An application for site plan review shall be made in writing
and shall be accompanied by seven prints of a site plan drawn to scale
by a professional that includes the following information and any
other information that the Planning Board deems appropriate for a
particular application:
A. The title of the drawing, including the name and address of the applicant
and of the person(s) responsible for the preparation of such drawing.
B. A north arrow, scale and date.
C. Accurate boundaries of the parcel plotted to a scale of one inch
equals 40 feet. The scale may be altered for projects exceeding a
total land area of five acres.
D. All existing watercourses, wetlands and floodplains, including reference
to the specific data source and within 100 feet of the parcel boundaries.
E. A grading or drainage plan, showing existing or proposed contours
at a minimum of two-foot intervals for that portion of the parcel
actually proposed for development or where the existing site may be
susceptible to erosion, ponding or flooding, including any drains,
culverts or retaining walls.
F. The location, design, proposed use, exterior dimensions of all proposed
and existing buildings, parking areas and drives, truck loading areas,
wells, septic systems, water and sewer lines and service, outdoor
storage of equipment and materials and signage.
G. A floor plan and front elevation of any building or fencing to include
details for the areas to be used for offices, manufacturing areas
and areas for retail/wholesale operations, including exterior display
of products for sale.
H. A general landscaping plan and planting schedule showing existing
vegetative cover being retained as well as new plantings and any buffer
area.
I. A survey of the property, if required by the Board.
J. The locations of all outdoor lighting, including lighting levels
both within the site and at the site's boundaries.
K. Location and identification of any existing or proposed right-of-way,
easement or areas to be reserved for public use on site.
L. Provisions for pedestrian access.
M. Location of outdoor storage, if any.
N. Location of fire and other emergency zones.
O. Proof of approval for any necessary permits from federal, state,
county or local agencies; provided, however, that the Board may, in
its sole discretion, grant conditional approval and establish a time
frame for final approval upon the issuance of any required permits.
In this regard, the applicant shall demonstrate that all necessary
permits have been applied for.
P. Detailed sizing and final material specifications of all required
improvements.
Q. An environmental assessment form, as deemed appropriate by the Planning
Board, completed and signed by the applicant.
R. A check made payable to the Town for the applicable fee for the review
and approval.
S. A check made payable to the Town for payment of expenses to be incurred
by the Town in connection with the review of the project by professionals
such as engineers, planners and/or attorneys.
T. The names and addresses of the owners of all adjoining properties.
U. A list of any substance or material that is intended to be used or stored on the property that could potentially be subject to the performance standards set forth in §
190-12.
V. Agriculture data statement. An agriculture data statement is required
where the proposed use is located in, or within 500 feet of, the boundaries
of a certified New York State n agricultural district. If an agricultural
data statement has been submitted, the Secretary of the Planning Board
shall, upon receipt of the application, mail written notice of the
site plan application to the owners of land as identified by the applicant
in the agricultural data statement. Such notice shall include a description
of the proposed project and its location. The cost of mailing the
notice shall be borne by the applicant. The Planning Board shall evaluate
the impact of the proposal on existing agricultural operations in
that district.
W. Additional requirements for site plans. If, in the opinion of the
Planning Board, projects could have traffic, visual, or stormwater
impacts, the applicant shall submit, at their expense, traffic impact,
drainage design reports, visual impact assessment, and proposed grading
plans as follows. Costs for all reports, assessments, or plans required
by the Planning Board shall be borne by the applicant pursuant to
this Subsection.
(1) Traffic report. Traffic reports shall include the following for the
study area:
(a)
Internal traffic flow analysis.
(b)
Existing and projected average daily traffic and peak hour levels.
(c)
Existing and projected intersection levels of service (LOS).
(d)
Directional vehicular flows resulting from the proposed project.
(e)
Proposed methods to mitigate the estimated traffic impact.
(f)
Identification of any pedestrian crossing issues.
(g)
The methodology and sources used to derive existing data and
estimations.
(2) Visual impact report. The visual impact assessment shall be prepared
by a registered landscape architect or other qualified professional
and shall include:
(a)
The visual assessment form pursuant to SEQRA.
(b)
A report that visually illustrates and evaluates the relationship
of proposed new structures or alterations to nearby natural landscapes
and to preexisting structures in terms of visual character and intensity/scale
of use (e.g., scale, materials, color, door and window size and locations,
setbacks, roof and cornice lines, and other major design elements);
(c)
An analysis of the visual impacts on neighboring properties
from the proposed development and alterations, and of the location
and configuration of proposed structures, parking areas, open space,
and gradient changes;
(d)
The Planning Board may require use of photo simulations or balloon
tests as part of the visual impact assessment.
(3) Stormwater management plan. For all developments one acre in size
or more, a stormwater plan pursuant to NYS DEC shall be required.
The contents of the stormwater management plan shall contain sufficient
information for the Planning Board to evaluate the hydrological and
hydrological-dependent characteristics of the land to be developed,
the potential and predicted impacts of land development on the local
hydrology, and the effectiveness and acceptability of all measures
proposed by the applicant for reducing adverse impacts. The stormwater
management and stormwater pollution prevention plans shall be prepared
in compliance with the Stormwater Design Manual of the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation (SPDES), and/or with the
requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency's Phase II National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations.
X. The site plan applications and associated maps shall include all
proposed phases of development. Site plan approval shall be based
on the total planned project in order to facilitate the assessment
of all potential development impacts. The Planning Board shall consider
applications incomplete where there is reason to believe the application
applies to only a segment of the total planned development. In such
situations, the Planning Board shall return such application to the
applicant together with a letter stating the basis for its determination.
The site plan review shall include, as appropriate, but not
be limited to, the following:
A. Adequacy and arrangement of vehicular traffic access and circulation,
including intersections, road widths, pavement surfaces, dividers,
structures and traffic controls.
B. Location, arrangement, appearance and sufficiency of off-street parking
and loading facilities.
C. Location, arrangement, size, design and general site compatibility
of principal and accessory buildings, lighting and signage.
D. Adequacy of drainage and stormwater facilities. All requirements
of the New York State SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges
from Construction Activities shall be met.
E. Adequacy of water supply and sewage disposal facilities.
F. Adequacy, type and arrangement of trees, shrubs and other landscaping
constituting a visual and/or noise deterring buffer between applicant's
adjoining lands, including maximum retention of existing vegetation.
G. Protection of adjacent or neighboring properties against noise, glare,
traffic, odors, fumes, vibration, unsightliness or other objectionable
features.
H. Adequacy of fire lanes and other emergency zones, and water supply
for firefighting purposes.
I. Compatibility of building design with existing characteristics of
the neighborhood.
J. Compliance with all applicable performance and design standards per §§
190-12 and
190-13.
K. Compliance with requirements for wetlands and flood zone regulations.
In this regard, the site plan shall show all wetlands and flood zone
areas on the map.
L. Adequacy of utilities. When feasible, existing utility service systems
shall be placed underground.
M. Adequacy of site accessibility, fire lanes and other emergency zones
and the provision of fire hydrants. All buildings shall be accessible
to emergency vehicles. If the Planning Board deems it necessary, it
shall refer the application to the applicable emergency services providers
and to the engineer retained by the Planning Board for comment on
the proposed access arrangements.
N. Location of and adequacy of measures proposed to protect environmentally
sensitive areas. The Planning Board may request an advisory opinion
on these matters from the Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation
District, NYS DEC, or other agencies prior to final decision. In general,
sites to be developed should avoid areas with slopes greater than
20%, exposed or shallow bedrock, floodplains, banks of watercourses,
and wetlands.
O. Type, frequency, pitch, and decibel levels of noise that may be generated
from project. The Planning Board may request a noise analysis be conducted
by measuring existing ambient sound levels measured with a sound-level
meter and associated octave band analyzer conforming to standards
prescribed by the American Standards Association and comparing to
proposed sound levels.
P. Any matters deemed appropriate to be consistent with §
190-1B of this code.