Gain practical tips to navigate a successful subdivision application process.
The land subdivision process involves dividing a parcel into two or more building lots for development. Before even filing an application, the applicant often undertakes a series of due diligence activities to determine if the site is suitable for a subdivision, and if so, then works with its consultants to formulate a realistic lot count and site layout. Once a concept subdivision plan is prepared, the applicant typically conducts some governmental and/or public outreach before embarking on what can be a lengthy and complicated process that is governed by state law and local regulation. This includes a study of the environmental impacts that the proposed new homes may cause on traffic, stormwater, community character, and other areas of concern. This live webinar will provide practical suggestions to assist landowners and developers navigate a successful subdivision application process.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to describe what steps to take to evaluate the feasibility of a proposed subdivision.
- You will be able to discuss key provisions in a real estate purchase contract relating to due diligence and an approvals contingency.
- You will be able to explain the preliminary and final subdivision processes, including the differences between a conventional and cluster subdivision.
- You will be able to recognize the types of studies that comprise the administrative record for a subdivision.
Agenda
Pre-Application Considerations
- Finding Developable Land/Due Diligence
- Land Acquisition Contracts
- Pre-Application Meetings With Municipal Officials and Community Groups
- Assembling the Development Team
Preliminary and Final Subdivision Plat Approval
- NY Subdivision Statutory Framework
- Coordination With SEQRA
- Planning and Environmental Issues
- Cluster Subdivisions
Other Matters
- Creating the Administrative Record
- Site Visits
- Performance and Maintenance Bonds
Speakers
Brad K. Schwartz, Esq.,
Zarin & Steinmetz- Partner at Zarin & Steinmetz
- Represents developers and municipalities on land use, zoning, real estate, environmental impact review, and public/private partnerships
- Regularly appears before municipal agencies securing subdivision, site plan, zoning amendments, and other land development approvals
- Litigates real property cases
- Vice-chair, Board of Governors of the JCC on the Hudson, Tarrytown, NY
- J.D. degree, Boston College Law School; B.A. degree, Boston College Environmental Affairs Law Review; SUNY at Buffalo
- Can be contacted at 914-682-7800 or bschwartz@zarin-steinmetz.com
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for attorneys, engineers, presidents, vice presidents, planners, developers, project managers, surveyors, zoning board members, real estate professionals, land use officials.
