As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
ARCHITECTURAL OR EXTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT
An architect licensed by the State of New York, or a person
with expertise in site development and landscape design to act as
a landscape consultant, who has been appointed by the Board of Trustees
to serve as a panel to assist the Board of Trustees in its review
of plans submitted in accordance with this article.
EXTERIOR DESIGN
The appearance of a building or structure, including the
facade, the arrangement of doors, windows, porticos, supports or columns,
porches or garages, including height, width and length, exterior materials
and treatments, roof structures and landscaping.
SITE PLAN
A rendering, drawing or sketch prepared to specifications
contained in this article. The site plan shall show the arrangement,
layout and design of the proposed use of a single parcel of land.
Plats showing lots, blocks, or sites that are subject to subdivision
review as single-family or two-family homes shall continue to be subject
to such review and shall not be subject to review as site plans under
this article.
[Amended 11-29-2004 by L.L. No. 9-2004]
[Amended 9-30-2002 by L.L. No. 13-2002]
A. Uses and actions subject to site plan approval and
exterior design review.
(1) In all districts, the Planning Board shall conduct
site plan review and exterior design review for the following:
(a)
The new construction or exterior renovation
of any nonresidential building or structure, or any multifamily building
or structure, when the building or structure has a footprint of 10,000
square feet or more or has an aggregate square footage of 20,000 square
feet or more.
[Amended 4-11-2005 by L.L. No. 2-2005]
(b)
A change in any use of any nonresidential or
multifamily building or structure that affects a footprint of 10,000
square feet or more or that affects an aggregate square footage of
20,000 square feet or more.
(c)
All proposed nonresidential or multifamily use
of undeveloped open land or space, including open land created by
demolition of structures, where the structure will have a footprint
of 10,000 square feet or more or has an aggregate square footage of
20,000 square feet or more.
(d)
The new construction of a not-for-profit nonpublic
school:
[1]
In a residential district;
[2]
In a nonresidential district where such not-for-profit
nonpublic school results in such a school having an aggregate square
footage of 3,000 square feet or more or an enrollment of 100 students
or more.
(e)
An expansion of a not-for-profit nonpublic school:
[1]
In a residential district: when an expansion
results in an increase of 15% or more of the aggregate square footage.
[2]
In a nonresidential district:
[a]
When an expansion results in an increase of
15% or more of the aggregate square footage for such a school that:
[b]
Is already 3,000 aggregate square feet or more;
or
[c]
Has an enrollment of 100 students or more; or
[d]
When an expansion of such an existing school
that is currently less than an aggregate square footage of 3,000 square
feet or has an enrollment of less than 100 students would result in
such a school measuring an aggregate square footage of 3,000 square
feet or more or would result in an enrollment of 100 students or more.
(f)
Amendment of a previously approved site plan.
(2) Site plan review is not required for customary and
incidental repairs.
B. Uses and actions subject to exterior design review.
(1) In all districts, the Board of Trustees shall conduct exterior design
review for the following:
[Amended 4-11-2005 by L.L. No. 2-2005; 1-29-2007 by L.L. No. 1-2007; 2-4-2015 by L.L. No. 4-2015]
(a)
The new construction of single-family dwellings or two-family
dwellings.
(b)
Alterations or renovations of single-family dwellings or two-family
dwellings that:
[1]
Have an estimated construction cost in excess of $300,000 or
such other threshold amount as may be determined by the Board of Trustees
from time to time by resolution; or
[2]
Result in an increase of more than 1,000 square feet of new
living space.
(c)
The new construction of any nonresidential building or structure,
or multifamily building or structure that has a footprint of less
than 10,000 square feet, or the alteration or renovation of the exterior
of any nonresidential building or structure, or multifamily building
or structure that costs $25,000 or more.
(2) Exterior design review shall not be required for minor
exterior renovations that do not result in any modification or rearrangement
of building, coverage or floor area.
[Amended 4-11-2005 by L.L. No. 2-2005]
C. Where site plan or exterior design approval is required.
(1) No building, structure or outdoor use of land shall
be used, constructed, enlarged, altered or moved in any zoning district
until a site plan meeting the requirements of this article has been
approved.
(2) No building permit, certificate of occupancy or certificate
of completion shall be issued by the Superintendent of Buildings except
upon authorization of, and in conformity with, the site plan approval.
D. In all cases where a variance or special exception
is required, the applicant shall first obtain a variance or special
exception from the Zoning Board of Appeals before proceeding with
site plan review or exterior design review.
In its review of an application for site plan
approval, the Planning Board may consult with or require the applicant
to consult with other Village officials, agencies and designated private
consultants, and with representatives of county, state and federal
agencies, including but not limited to the State Department of Transportation,
the State Health Department, the Department of Environmental Conservation
and the Army Corps of Engineers, as needed.
The Planning Board shall comply with the provisions
of the State Environmental Quality Review Act under Article 8 of the
Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR 617.
[Amended 11-29-2004 by L.L. No. 9-2004; 10-27-2008 by L.L. No. 11-2008]
A. The fee for site plan applications to the Planning
Board shall include payment or reimbursement of reasonable costs incurred
by the Planning Board for private engineering, environmental, planning
and/or architectural consultants, or other private consulting services
reasonably deemed necessary by the Planning Board, and other extraordinary
expenses in connection with the review of a proposed site plan. Such
reimbursable costs shall be in addition to any other fees required.
The applicant shall be required to provide an escrow deposit account
at any time on or after the receipt of the application, in an amount
sufficient to cover the anticipated costs for such consultant review
and other expenses.
B. The fees to be paid by the applicant shall also include
payment or reimbursement of the following costs:
(1) Publication of legal notices for public hearings,
or other required legal notices;
(2) Stenographic minutes and transcription of meetings
and hearings;
(3) Any fees or costs for environmental review conducted
pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act or the regulations
adopted pursuant thereto.
C. Inspection of improvements. The Superintendent of
Buildings shall be responsible for the overall inspection of site
improvements, including coordination with the Village Engineer and
other local officials and agencies as may be appropriate. Reasonable
expenses incurred by the Village for inspections by the designated
Village Engineer or other appropriate professionals shall, in addition
to fees and costs associated with site plan review, be reimbursed
to the Village by the applicant in accordance with the fee schedule
established by the Board of Trustees.
[Amended 11-29-2004 by L.L. No. 9-2004]
A. Legislative intent. The Village of Rockville Centre
(Village) finds that the provision of parkland and recreation facilities
in conjunction with the development of multifamily uses is necessary
to meet the needs of its residents. Where it is not practical for
a particular development to provide parkland and recreational facilities,
it is in the best interest of the Village and its residents to require
funds to be paid to the Village exclusively for parks, playgrounds
or recreation facilities, including the acquisition of property.
B. Before the Planning Board may approve a site plan
containing residential units, such site plan shall also show, when
required by such Board, a park or parks suitably located for playground
or other recreational facilities.
C. Land for park, playground or other recreational facilities
may not be required until the Planning Board has made a finding that
a proper case exists for requiring that a park or parks be suitably
located for playgrounds or other recreation facilities within the
Village. Such findings shall include an evaluation of the present
and anticipated future needs for park and recreation facilities in
the Village based on projected population growth to which the particular
site plan will contribute.
D. In the event the Planning Board makes a finding pursuant to §
330-14.1C that the proposed site plan presents a proper case for requiring a park or parks suitably located for playgrounds or other recreation purposes, but that a suitable park or parks of adequate size cannot be properly located on such site plan, the Planning Board may require a sum of money in lieu thereof, to be established by the Village Board of Trustees. In making such determination of suitability, the Planning Board shall assess the size and suitability of land shown on the site plan which could be possible locations for park or recreational facilities, as well as practical factors, including whether there is a need for additional facilities in the immediate neighborhood or a need for improvements to or the acquisition of parks, playgrounds or other recreation facilities or purposes that may be used by the population of the particular site plan. Any fee required by the Planning Board in lieu of land for park, playground or other recreation purposes or facilities pursuant to this section shall be deposited into a trust fund to be used by the Village exclusively for park, playground and other recreational purposes, including the acquisition of property.
E. Notwithstanding §
330-14.1A through
D, if the land included in a site plan under review is a portion of a subdivision that has been reviewed and approved, the Planning Board shall credit the applicant for any land set aside or money donated in lieu thereof under that subdivision approval. In the event of resubdivision of such plat, nothing shall preclude the additional reservation of parkland or money donated in lieu thereof.
Required submissions for exterior design review
are:
A. Completed building permit application.
C. Two sets of complete plans with architect or engineer's
seal.
(1) Eight sets of front, rear, right and left side elevations,
two of which are sealed by the architect.
(2) Two sets of landscape plan(s), floor plans, front,
rear, right and left side elevations reduced to 11 inches by 17 inches.
D. Eight plot plans by a licensed surveyor, engineer
or architect, which will show the following. (If subject parcel is
located on a county road, eight original copies are required.)
(1) Proposed setback from street line, proposed side yards,
proposed rear yard.
(2) Proposed and existing elevations of the four corners
of the subject property and elevation of adjacent properties.
(3) Proposed elevation of garage floor; proposed elevation
of first floor.
(4) Proposed finished grade at four corners of the building.
(5) Location of driveway and curb cut.
(6) Location and size of all required dry wells.
(7) Locate and plot all existing trees; also indicate
size of trees.
(8) Locate and plot light poles, fire hydrants, etc.
(9) Computation of area covered by all structures to be
shown on the plot plan.
E. Eight plot plans with a detailed landscape plan indicating
the location, type and size of all new plantings, existing trees,
and shrubs which will remain.
F. Eight copies of a radius map, which will include the
following information:
(1) Radius map from tax maps showing all lots within a
radius of 200 feet from all corners of the property in question, designating
section, block, lot(s), street addresses, size of lot and name of
the owner of each parcel within said radius.
(2) Setback from street line of all dwellings on the same
side of the street within the same block of the proposed dwelling.
Computation shall include a drawing of the average setback of all
dwellings on the same side of the street within the same block.
G. Names; notices; proof of notice:
(1) Names and addresses of owners, using the section,
block, and lot(s) from required radius maps at the Village Tax Office;
names and addresses on Form BR-3, to be submitted to the Secretary
of the reviewing board.
(2) Proof of notice on Form BR-2, by certified mail, return
receipt requested, to all owners within the required radius, at least
seven days before the scheduled meeting date. Notice must state the
nature of the application, Index Number, date of hearing, location,
and address of property.
(3) One copy of Form BR-4, both sides completed, to the
Secretary of the reviewing board, as an affidavit of service; with
mailing date, and notarization.
(4) Certified mail receipts shall be given to the Secretary
of the reviewing board no later than two days before the date of the
meeting.
H. If this building plot is a split-off from an existing
plot with dwelling, submit eight surveys of the existing dwelling
and all structures showing side yards, front yard, rear yard, and
area of land covered.
I. Pictures of all buildings on the same side of the
street within 100 feet each side of the subject parcel and on the
opposite side of the street for the same distance, with address of
the building on each photo of the building.
J. A professionally prepared color rendering will be
required and eight sets of eleven-inch-by-fourteen-inch color photographic
reductions of the rendering and site plan, and each of any other building
plans submitted in connection with this application.
K. Any other information that may be required by the
Superintendent of Buildings or Village Engineer.