SURVEYING WORK

Research Project (2)

Land Development Design

A preliminary plat is a type of map that is drawn to scale. The map should include all the required information, and that information should meet all of the guidelines. For example, the preliminary plat should include the location of the roads, streets, Utility lines, parks, sewers, drink water , lots , and storm drainage. Spending enough time in this type of map, is the main purpose to have a great plat

The preliminary plat consists of a series of separate maps with the main designed, and detailed map, as well as the vicinity map and the topo map. In our Land development lecture, we have learned many things regarding the development of land. Going through all regulations and zoning area will help us figure out the type of subdivision, and as we learned in the lecture, each area has different standards and regulations. That will guide us to figure out what kind of subdivision we should go with. Meeting all the requirement of the City planning will be the first thing we have to think about in subdivision. After that, the Client’s goals will be a very important in our job.

At the first moments in the research work, we have to do our research for the undeveloped land by using all passible resources. This includes the Owner’s name and address, property address, Current deed book and page, Current acreage, Assessed value, Current zoning, Current land use, Name of all adjoining roads, and laterals.

With analysis, all details we have we can make the best design for the development with the client’s Opinion. Surveyors have to explain all the requirements of the subdivision to the client.

The land development feasibility study is the important step before starting the work. The most things that we have to think about it are the profitably, Zoning, flooding area, State minimum standard.

Design will be the busiest step in the subdivision. The client’s design needs include parks, parking lots, sidewalks, and utility easements, and can be a great things for the future residents. This step should take an important time for the surveyor, with meeting all the subdivision requirements. The things we should focus on in the Preliminary plat include;

- Size of the lots.

· The minimum street frontage.

· Accesses for the subdivision is important.

· The View of the lots will make a good value.

· Utilities for the subdivision is main point for the profitability.

Conclusion;

In Conclusion, the preliminary plat is one of the most important points in the surveying field. Preliminary plats will take much time for the surveyor, but also will make a good business for the surveyors. Working in many subdivisions will help increase our Knowledge of subdivisions and through this way you can figure out new idea for subdivisions. Ultimately, preliminary plats are an important process in the land development field.

Instructor’s comments: you need some references and some subheadings

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References

· "Preliminary Plat." City of Champaign Preliminary Plat Comments. 21 Nov. 2015. Web. 21 Nov. 2015.

· "What Is the Preliminary Plat--Substance; Chapter 7:2.2.1 "Guide to Community Planning in Wisconsin" by Brian Ohm." What Is the Preliminary Plat--Substance; Chapter 7:2.2.1 "Guide to Community Planning in Wisconsin" by Brian Ohm. Web. 21 Nov. 2015.

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