[Adopted 10-5-2020 by L.L. 7-2020[1]]
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Editor's Note: This ordinance repealed former Art. XL, Edison Club, adopted 9-13-1999 by L.L. No. 8-1999.
This local law shall be known and may be cited as "Local Law No. 7 of 2020," providing the repeal and replacement of the previous "Edison Club Planned Development District established by Local Law No. 8 of 1999, and may be referred to as the "Edison Club Planned Development District II."
The Edison Club Planned Development District II consisting of the Edison Club PDD, being 286.7+/- acres, described below, is hereby established.
The area of Edison Club Planned Development District II is located northerly and southerly of Riverview Road, southerly and easterly of State Route 146, and westerly of Nott Road, and is depicted on the supplemental Zoning Map attached hereto as Exhibit A and made part of hereof.[1]
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Editor's Note: Exhibit A is on file in the Town offices.
A. 
The proposed amendment of the Edison Club PDD is described according to a development plan (Plan) attached hereto as Exhibit B.[1] This Plan may be changed, altered or amended by approval of the Planning Board and Town Board. Within the boundaries of the Edison Club PDD II, there are five defined land use areas:
(1) 
Area A - Golf Course Complex. The area of the Edison Club eighteen-hole golf course shall consist of 205.5+/- acres. This area shall continue to be maintained as a golf course by the Edison Club to include the following uses:
18-hole golf course plus minimum of two practice holes
New clubhouse with practice green, short game practice area and practice tee
Practice range (existing)
Two new tennis courts
Two new pickleball courts
Maintenance and equipment area (existing and new)
Parking area (new)
Outdoor pool
Other ancillary recreational uses
(a) 
The proposed uses are further identified on the Plan.
(b) 
Future changes to the golf course complex shall be limited to typical golf course improvements, including but not limited to, course modifications and improvements, irrigation, ponds and collection areas, renovations to existing structures and construction of new structures directly related to the function of a recreational golf course, subject to required permits and approvals. During construction of the new clubhouse, the use of temporary structures for club operations is authorized. Such structures authorized to include food and beverage service, restrooms and changing areas, office space, golf shop retail operations and storage. Any temporary structures will be located outside of permanent conservation areas.
(2) 
Area B - Residential Development. The area of residential development includes 77+/- acres and consists of proposed private roads, up to 215 dwelling units made up of a mix of single-family detached homes and multiunit dwellings, consisting of up to eight separate eight-unit buildings, with the remainder a mix of two-unit, four-unit and single-family homes as shown on the Plan. The current vegetation buffer between Riverview Road and State Route 146 and the residential area shall be maintained as shown on the Plan.
(3) 
Area C - Senior Care Facility. The area of the existing clubhouse is proposed as a senior care facility on approximately 3.2+/- acres. This area encompasses the current clubhouse, pro shop and parking facilities. This area is proposed for senior care facility as well as uses currently permitted in the Hamlet mixed use zoning. Setbacks between commercial uses and residential uses within § 208-43.2 shall not apply.
(4) 
Area D - Stewarts Shop Site. This area consists of approximately 2.2 acres+/- located in the southwest corner of the Edison Club PDD. The allowed uses for this area consist of a convenience retail store, four gas pumps, car wash and parking facilities as further shown on the Plan.
(5) 
Area E - Hamlet Mixed Use Area . These areas containing the clubhouse, parking areas, senior care facility, Stewarts Shop and maintenance complex shall also be alternative Hamlet mixed use areas, as depicted on Exhibit B.[2]
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Editor's Note: Exhibit B is on file in the Town offices.
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Editor's Note: Exhibit B is on file in the Town offices.
Approximately 162.9+/- acres of the remaining eighteen-hole golf course shall be preserved as permanently protected golf and recreation space, as depicted on Exhibit B,[1] through a deed of permanent conservation easement to be conveyed to the Town of Clifton Park consistent with Exhibit C, attached.[2] The deed of conservation easement shall be conveyed to the Town prior to the issuance of any building permit for the Residential Area B.
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Editor's Note: Exhibit B is on file in the Town offices.
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Editor's Note: Exhibit C is on file in the Town offices.
A. 
Vehicular access to the PDD will be provided by a total of six curb cuts:
(1) 
From Riverview Road: Three total access points are proposed; two access points for golf course/clubhouse, senior care facility and residential development, and one access point for the Stewart's site.
(2) 
From NYS Route 146: Three access points are proposed; one is located along the northerly frontage with NYS Route 146 for access to the proposed residential development, one is the existing access drive for the maintenance area, and one is for the Stewart's site. The senior care facility and the golf course shall share cross easements.
B. 
The road systems that service the Edison Club Planned Development District shall be privately owned and maintained. The roads will be constructed to Town standards, and will be of such width and capacity to provide for access by emergency services vehicles pursuant to applicable fire codes and building codes. Authority for the final approval of the configuration of the internal road system is delegated to the Planning Board consistent with applicable codes.
C. 
The roads will not be offered to the Town for dedication.
A. 
The project area is located within the Town of Clifton Park Olde Nott Farm Sewer District. Therefore, with regard to sanitary sewer access, maintenance and operation:
(1) 
Area A - Golf Course Complex and all proposed residential uses in Area B - Residential Development will be serviced by a low-pressure sewer system which will discharge to the existing gravity line on Riverview Road referenced below, as will the alternate Hamlet Mixed Use Area E.
(2) 
Area C - Senior Care Facility and Area D - Stewarts Shop site will be serviced by existing sewer infrastructure which discharges to the existing gravity line located on Riverview Road westerly from its intersection with NYS Route 146 in the Rivercrest Sewer District.
B. 
Final sewer collection configuration is delegated to the Planning Board through site plan approval.
C. 
All public sewer will be owned and maintained by the Old Nott Farm sewer district. All individual service connections, inclusive of a grinder pump, if any, will be maintained by the respective owner/user. Access to the sewer facilities owned by sewer district(s) within the district shall be provided by permanent easement.
D. 
Determination of sewer capacity and destinations is delegated to the Planning Board during site plan review.
A. 
Edison Club PDD will be served by a new water distribution system which will be connected to the existing water main on Riverview Road and NYS Route 146. Fire hydrants will be installed for fire protection. The proposed water main will be constructed according to standards approved by the Clifton Park Water Authority, and construction shall be inspected and approved by the Authority. Upon satisfactory completion the system will be owned and maintained by the Clifton Park Water Authority. Access to the water facilities owned by CPWA within the district shall be provided by permanent easement.
B. 
All individual services will be the responsibility of the respective owner/user.
The proposed stormwater management system will be developed to be in full compliance with Town and NYSDEC requirements. It will include an adequate green infrastructure component together with flood control protection measures to prevent adverse downstream impacts.
A. 
Construction will proceed in several phases (three minimum) starting at Riverview Road as shown on the Plan. The proposed residential development will be exempt from § 179-25H of the Town Code but subject to the requirements of Section d107.1 of the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code, requiring a second means of access for emergency services equipment upon completion of more than 30 residential dwelling units. The specific timing of the construction of a second means of access shall be determined by the Planning Board in consultation with Fire Code officials and the Fire Chief.
B. 
A permanent second means of ingress/egress will be provided from NYS Route 146 when the last phase is constructed. Each phase of the development will comply with New York State Fire Prevention Code Sections 503 and 511.
Each development project within the PDD shall obtain Planning Board approval as required by the Clifton Park Town Code.
A. 
All improvements shall be designed and constructed pursuant to the plans and specifications approved by a duly licensed architect and/or engineer and by the Town Planning Board, and shall be designed and constructed in full compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. When completed, these improvements shall be certified as having been constructed in full compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
B. 
The architect and/or engineer performing the work herein shall be employed at the sole expense of the Edison Club PDD. All construction performance thereon and upon completion shall be subject to the inspection and approval by the Building and Development Department.
Section 208 of said Local Law No. 10 of 1996, as amended by that of Local Law No. 10 of 1996, is hereby amended by repealing existing Planned Development District enacted by Local Law No. 8 of 1999 for the area within the district and replacing same with the Edison Club Planned Development District II, and by amending the Town's Zoning Map by reference to the supplemental Zoning Map, attached hereto as Exhibit A.[1]
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Editor's Note: Exhibit A is on file in the Town offices.
This local law shall take effect upon being filed in the Office of the Secretary of State as provided in the Municipal Home Rule Law, and upon being posted as provided in local laws of the Town of Clifton Park and Section 265 of the Town Law.