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CITY OF LITTLE CANADA <br />SUBDIVISIONS AND PLATTING <br />TIME SCHEDULE AND REVIEW PROCESS <br />A. The applicant files a preliminary plat request with accompanying fee at least <br />ten (10) days prior to the next regular Planning Commission meeting at which <br />the request is to be considered. <br />B. Where appropriate, the City Clerk and appropriate staff will meet with the <br />applicant to discuss the request and related information. <br />C. The City Clerk forwards the request and supportive information to the Planning <br />Commission no later than seven (7) days prior to the meeting date at which <br />the matter is to be discussed. <br />D. The Planning Commission acknowledges filing and receipt of application; <br />begins preliminary review of the request and evaluates whether any technical <br />response or investigation is required from staff, other City bodies or state and <br />county agencies. When all required information is found to be provided, the <br />Commission shall establish a date for formal public hearing of the preliminary <br />plat request. <br />E. If necessary, the staff and commissions, etc. mentioned above review the <br />request and forward a written recommendation back to the Planning Commission <br />at least seven (7) days prior to the public hearing. <br />F. The Planning Commission holds the public hearing (if all required information <br />has been submitted), evaluates the recommendations of the staff, commissions <br />and concerned agencies in conjunction with public comment, and formulates <br />a final recommendation for submission to the City Council. A recommendation <br />is required at the meeting where the public hearing on the preliminary plat is <br />closed. <br />G. The City Council reviews all written recommendations and carefully evaluates <br />the Planning Commission recommendations. A decision for approval /denial of <br />the preliminary plat is made if all information necessary for a determination is <br />available. <br />H. Should the Council's decision be a reversal of the Planning Commission <br />recommendation, the request shall be referred back to the Commission with <br />an explanation as to the basis for the Council's decision. The Commission <br />will respond again to the Council on the request. <br />17 <br />