Portola Valley Municipal Code Ch. 17.16 Preliminary Maps

A. Prior to the filing of a tentative map the subdivider shall submit to the secretary of the planning commission a preliminary map showing the information listed in this subsection and such other information the subdivider deems sufficient to describe the essential features of the property and the proposed contemplated uses and the design of the developments. The preliminary map showing the following information shall be submitted in at least fourteen copies and shall be accompanied by required fees and deposits:

1. The tract name if determined;

2. Date of preparation;

3. North point;

4. Scale,

5. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of record owner and subdivider;

6. Name and address of the person who prepared the map;

7. Approximate contour lines and source of contour information;

8. Existing and proposed streets;

9. Existing and proposed trails and paths;

10. Proposed conservation easements;

11. Areas proposed for public uses;

12. Proposed lot lines;

13. Approximate percent of grades on streets;

14. Area of lots to nearest one-tenth of an acre;

15. Proposed method of water supply and sewage disposal;

16. Outline of areas of dense brush and areas of tree cover;

17. Proposed or feasible house and driveway locations indicating compliance with setback requirements of the zoning title;

18. The location of any historic resource as identified in the historic element of the general plan;

19. In addition to the information required on the preliminary map, the subdivider will submit a complete initial study of the potential environmental impacts of the proposed subdivision, pursuant to the town's guidelines for implementing the California Environmental Quality Act. This initial study shall be prepared on forms provided by the town.

B. Where a subdivider proposes to subdivide a portion of a larger parcel, he shall demonstrate how the proposed subdivision will relate to the future development of the remainder of the parcel.

(Ord. 1994-276 § 3 (part), 1994; Ord. 1979-168 § 3 (part), 1979; Ord. 1967-71 § 1 (7631.2), 1967)

Within five days of the acceptance of a preliminary map the secretary of the planning commission shall transmit copies along with accompanying data to members of the subdivision committee, property owners adjoining the property to be divided and all property owners' associations in the affected area.

(Ord. 1967-71 § 1 (7631.4), 1967)

The secretary of the planning commission shall schedule a conference, to be held within thirty-one days of acceptance of a preliminary map, between the subdivision committee and the subdivider on the information and plans submitted. Each committee member, taking into consideration the provisions of this title, shall prepare a written report making findings and recommendations to the subdivider as seem appropriate and shall recommend consultations by the subdivider with other interested public or private agencies. In particular, the reports shall identify what needs to be done prior to preparation of and/or provided with any proposed tentative map. The reports of the committee members shall be provided to the subdivider prior to, or at the subdivision committee conference. The secretary of the planning commission shall keep a record of the subdivision committee conference in the form of minutes referencing all reports received and conclusions of the committee. Within ten days after the subdivision committee conference, the secretary of the planning commission shall transmit copies of such minutes to the subdivider and all members of the subdivision committee.

(Ord. 1979-168 § 3 (part), 1979: Ord. 1967-71 § 1 (7631.6), 1967)