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TOWN OF DURHAM
Town of Road
630 Hallowell Durham
630 Maine
Durham,Hallowell Road
04222 Tel: 353-2561
Durham, Maine 04222 Fax: 353-5367
Office of Code Enforcement Tel. (207) 376-6558
Officeand
of Planning Fax: (207) 353-5367
Code Enforcement and PlanningSUBDIVISION PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST
SECTION 6.9 FINAL PLAN SUBMISSIONS
SECTION 6.14 – PERFORMANCE STANDARDS SUBDIVISION NAME _______________________ DATE ____________
This checklist has been prepared to assist applicants in developing their applications. It should be used as a guide. The checklist does not substitute for the statutory criteria or the requirements of Article 6 of the Land Use Ordinance. The Planning Board also will be using the checklist to make sure that your application is complete and meets all standards. Fill out all shaded columns in the checklist by initialing a box in each row. Indicate if the information has been submitted or if a waiver is requested. The perimeter survey, subdivision plan and general engineering plans may be contained on the same drawings for final plan approval. However, detailed engineering drawings such as road profiles, drainage swales and erosion/sedimentation plans should be presented on separate sheets from the recording plan, as should detailed contours that would obscure reading the plan for informational purposes. SUBDIVISION Submitted by Waiver Received Waiver REGULATIONS Applicant Requested by Granted (with waiver Planning request form) Board
6.6 Required public notice sent to: 1) abutting property owners, 2) abutting town if project abuts
D.&E. or crosses boundary, and 3) Durham Elementary School if within well source water protection
area (30-A MRSA §4403.3.A)
6.9 FINAL PLAN SUBMISSIONS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETENESS REVIEW
(10 Copies of application form & all materials)
A. Final plan meets
specifications for recording NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
at Registry of Deeds
B.1 Completed application &
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checklist submitted
B.2 Subdivision name, town, &
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map & lot no.
B.3 No. of acres in subdivision,
property lines, existing
buildings, watercourses, &
other site features depictedSubdivision Name: ____________________________________
SUBDIVISION Submitted by Waiver Received Waiver
REGULATIONS Applicant Requested by Granted
(with waiver Planning
request form) Board
B.4 Plan for sewage disposal
NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
B.5 Plan for water system(s)
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B.6 Septic system locations
with well exclusion zones
B. 6 Hydrogeological evaluation
if preliminary plan approval
condition
B.7 Date of plan preparation
with north point & graphic NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
scale
B.8 Names & addresses of
owner, applicant, and plan NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
preparer(s)
B. 9 Zoning for subdivision &
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zoning boundaries
B.10 Location of setbacks &
buffers (w/o contours)
B.11 Deed restrictions &
covenants in form approved
by Town Attorney
B.12 Location & size of culverts,
all drainageways indicated
B.13 Sealed survey plan with
bearing and length of all NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
property & street lines and
monuments shown
B.14 Street plans meeting
Appendix 1 standards by
engineer
B.15 Engineer’s cost estimate for
all required improvements
B.16 Proposed financial
performance guarantee tied
to engineer’s cost estimate
in form approved by Town
Attorney (issued prior to
mylar release)Final Subdivision Plan Checklist Aug 19, 2020 Page 2
Subdivision Name: ____________________________________
SUBDIVISION Submitted by Waiver Received Waiver
REGULATIONS Applicant Requested by Granted
(with waiver Planning
request form) BoardB.17 Letter of commitment from a lending institution referencing engineer’s cost estimate & willingness to provide a performance guarantee for the named applicant
B.18 All required legal documents for ownership and maintenance of streets & common land (if any)
B.19 Any flood areas and flood
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boundaries shown on plans
B.20 Proposed locations & plan
for stump & construction
disposal (if on site)B.21 Erosion & sedimentation control plan (per Appendix 2) unless no roads
constructed & impervious surfaces less than 5% of site (calculations submitted) & not in Runaround Pond watershed
B.22 Stormwater management plan (per Appendix 3) unless no roads constructed & impervious surfaces less than 5% of site (calculations submitted) & not in Runaround Pond watershed
B.23 Phosphorus management plan (per Appendix 4) if in watershed of Runaround Pond
Final Subdivision Plan Checklist Aug 19, 2020 Page 3
Subdivision Name: ____________________________________
SUBDIVISION Submitted by Waiver Approved Waiver
REGULATIONS Applicant Requested by Granted
(with waiver Planning
request form) Board
6.6.I.1 (THE APPLICANT HAS INCORPORATED REQUIRED CHANGES CONTAINED IN THE
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL CONDITIONS)
6.8.A (THE APPLICANT HAS SUBMITTED THE FINAL PLAN APPLICATION WITHIN 6 MONTHS
OF PRELMINARY APPROVAL)
6.14 REVIEW STANDARDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT’S SUBMISSIONS AFTER
THE APPLICATION IS DEEMED COMPLETE BY THE PLANNING BOARD
6.15 POLLUTION STANDARDS (addressed by compliance w/ 6.16, 6.17, 6.19, 6.24, 6.25 & 6.28)
6.16 SUFFICIENT WATER
A. Note on plan prohibiting
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dug wells
B. Wells & septic in
accordance with Maine NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
rules
C. Proposed fire protection
water supply
6.17 EROSION & SEDIMENTATION IMPACTS
A. & Erosion & sedimentation
B. plan to be submitted w/ final
plans
C. Areas intended for
vegetation clearing shown
on plans
C. Required buffers along
water bodies shown on
plans and referenced in
notes
D. Statement of intent for
topsoil removal or retention
6.18 TRAFFIC CONDITIONS & STREET STANDARDS
A. Meets general standards
for safety, congestion, level
of traffic, and avoiding large
cuts and/or fills
B. Meets or will meet any
MDOT permit requirements
& does not drop service
level of access roads
(larger projects will require
a traffic study)
C.1 Streets laid out for existing
& future interconnections
unless major cut-through
traffic resultsFinal Subdivision Plan Checklist Aug 19, 2020 Page 4
Subdivision Name: ____________________________________
SUBDIVISION Submitted by Waiver Approved Waiver
REGULATIONS Applicant Requested by Granted
(with waiver Planning
request form) Board
C.2 Street names meet NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLEaddressing requirements C.3 Clearing in road rights of way limited and stump disposal areas (if any) noted on plans
D. Final plans to contain
engineered drawings of streets meeting all requirements of Appendix 1
6.19 SEWAGE DISPOSAL STANDARDS
A. Test pit logs by site
evaluator indicate suitable site for septic system on each lot with no variance or easement required
6.20 SOLID WASTE STANDARDS
Level of waste generation within Town’s capacity or alternative arrangement
6.21 IMPACT ON NATURAL BEAUTY, AESTHETICS, HISTORIC SITES, WILDLIFE HABITAT, RARE NATURAL AREAS OR PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE SHORELINE STANDARDS
A. Final plans to delineate &
note limits of tree clearing & 50-ft buffer along existing roads B.1 If any portion is in a designated unique natural area, appropriate preservation measures included in plans B.2 If any portion in designated historic or archaeological area or site, appropriate preservation measures included in plans B.3 Proposed open space (if any) suitable for intended purposes B.4 Intent to transfer any open space to the Town stated if planned
Final Subdivision Plan Checklist Aug 19, 2020 Page 5
Subdivision Name: ____________________________________
SUBDIVISION Submitted by Waiver Approved Waiver
REGULATIONS Applicant Requested by Granted
(with waiver Planning
request form) BoardC. If any portion within 250 ft of endangered or threatened species habitat,
no adverse impacts documented per: C.1 75-ft buffer maintained along habitat (if along or within property) C.2 Consultation with IF&W with written comments
C.3 If recommended by IF& W,
wildlife biologist’s report on potential impacts & recommended mitigation measures D.1 Any existing public access to water bodies maintained with legal protections D.2 Final plan notes and deeds to list restrictions on clearing within 100 ft of any resource protected under shoreland zoning
6.22 CONFORMITY WITH LOCAL ORDINANCES AND PLANS STANDARDS
All lots meet zoning
dimensional standards & NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
other Land Use Ordinance
requirements
6.23 FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL CAPACITY STANDARDSA. Bank letter of commitment
or equivalent documentation to be provided with final plan (intent indicated)
B. Applicant and consultants
have documented experience to properly carry out project & no prior violations
Final Subdivision Plan Checklist Aug 19, 2020 Page 6
Subdivision Name: ____________________________________
SUBDIVISION Submitted by Waiver Approved Waiver
REGULATIONS Applicant Requested by Granted
(with waiver Planning
request form) Board
6.24 IMPACT ON GROUND WATER QUALITY OR QUANTITY STANDARDSA. If required by vote of Planning Board,
hydrogeological study to document project will meet safe drinking water standards
B. If required by vote of Planning Board,
hydrogeological study to document project will have adequate water & not lower the water table
6.25 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
For projects with identified flood-prone areas:
A. Utilities located to avoid
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flood damage
B. Drainage provided to avoid
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flooding
C. Final plan to contain note
prohibiting structures in
floodplain
D. Road crossings &
driveways evaluated for
emergency access & will
withstand 100-year flood
E. Project complies with
Article 11 floodplain NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
management regulations
6.26 IDENTIFICATION OF FRESHWATER WETLANDS, RIVERS, STREAMS, OR BROOKS
STANDARDSAll wetlands delineated by qualified professional & all NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE streams within or abutting project mapped 6.27 IDENTIFICATION OF FARMLAND STANDARDS
All active farmland or prime farmland soils of 5 or more acres mapped
Final Subdivision Plan Checklist Aug 19, 2020 Page 7
Subdivision Name: ____________________________________
SUBDIVISION Submitted by Waiver Approved Waiver
REGULATIONS Applicant Requested by Granted
(with waiver Planning
request form) Board
6.28 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
A. If DEP Site Location Permit
required, permits submitted NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
with final plan
B. If DEP Stormwater Permit
required, permit & plans NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
meeting Appendix 3
submitted with final plan
C. Engineer’s erosion &
sedimentation control plan
meeting Appendix 2 to be
submitted with final plan
D. Projects within watershed
of Runaround Pond to
submit phosphorus
management plan meeting
Appendix 4
E. If potential for downstream
flooding, Board to vote on
hydrologic analysis
6.29 SPAGHETTI-LOTS PROHIBITED STANDARDSNo lots within shoreland zone have lot depth to shore frontage ratio in excess of 5 to 1
6.30 IMPACT ON ADJOINING MUNICIPALITIES STANDARDS
If project crosses town boundary, no unreasonable traffic or unsafe conditions in adjoining community
6.31 COMPLIANCE WITH TIMBER HARVESTING RULES STANDARDS
A. No liquidation harvesting on
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property in the past 5 years
B. If question of violation,
DACF to be consulted or
applicant must submit a
licensed forester’s letter.Final Subdivision Plan Checklist Aug 19, 2020 Page 8
Subdivision Name: ____________________________________
SUBDIVISION Submitted by Waiver Approved Waiver
REGULATIONS Applicant Requested by Granted
(with waiver Planning
request form) Board6.32 RESERVATION OR DEDICATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OPEN SPACE AND COMMON LAND, FACILITIES AND SERVICES
A. Proposed ownership and maintenance of open space (if any)
B. Proposed use and restrictions on open space (if any) clearly stated
C. Terms of open space to be noted on final plans
D. Final plans to include draft
covenants, articles of incorporation & bylaws for homeowners association using Town Attorney approved template (applicant may pay for review of proposed changes)
E. Legal documents to
adequately address legal responsibility & authority of association
6.33 CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVE
A. Planning Board reviewed
and endorsed pursuing
cluster development at
sketch plan stage
B.1 Site plan integrates home
sites and open spaces for
views and recreational
opportunities of subdivision
residents
B.2 All cluster lots have at least
50% of required road NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
frontage & lot size
B.3 Maximum number of lots
established with net NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
residential acreage
calculations
B.4 Net residential acreage
calculations deduct areas
for roadways, flood areas, NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
all non-buildable areas, and
land in easementsFinal Subdivision Plan Checklist Aug 19, 2020 Page 9
Subdivision Name: ____________________________________
SUBDIVISION Submitted by Waiver Approved Waiver
REGULATIONS Applicant Requested by Granted
(with waiver Planning
request form) Board
B.5 Open space at least 50% of
parcel & no more than 50%
wetland
B.6 No reduction of shore
frontage for lots in
shoreland zone
B.7 Shore frontage & access
included in open space in
shoreland zone
B.8 Dry, suitable building sites
provided that are relatively
level and provide room to NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
build outside required
buffers
B.9 Common open space to be
properly managed (see
6.32)
6.34 PERFORMANCE GUARANTEESA. Engineer’s construction
cost estimates for all improvements, stormwater & erosion controls to be submitted with final plan
B. Performance guarantee in
form of cash or bank letter of credit approved by Town attorney for all costs in 6.34.A to be submitted with
final plan application, issued prior to release of recording plan
C. Conditional agreement
restricting lot sales & building permits prior to completion of improvements proposed & approved by Planning Board with notes on plan & performance guarantee for site stabilization
Final Subdivision Plan Checklist Aug 19, 2020 Page 10
Subdivision Name: ____________________________________
SUBDIVISION Submitted by Approved Waiver
REGULATIONS Applicant by Granted
Planning
Board
6.35 WAIVERS (Based on review of individual waiver requests)
A. For submission waivers, (Attach
applicant has demonstrated waiver
all performance standards
have been met
requests)
B. For procedural waivers, no (Attach
streets proposed, no DEP waiver
permits required, no
stormwater plan, & all
requests)
preliminary & final plan
submissions met
C.1 For waivers of performance (Attach
standards, the applicant waiver
has provided sound
engineering and/or
requests)
environmental analysis to
support the request
C.2 The waivers will not have
the effect of nullifying any
regulation
C.3 All performance standards
are substantially met
without application of the
regulation waived
C.4 Any performance standard
waivers are noted on the NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
final planFinal Subdivision Plan Checklist Aug 19, 2020 Page 11
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