In order to carry out the intent of this article,
all approved PDDs shall:
A. Provide an adequate and integrated system of open
space and recreation areas designed to tie the PDD together internally
and link it to the larger community.
B. Preserve significant natural topography and geologic
features.
C. Prevent soil erosion and uncontrolled surface water
drainage.
D. Preserve and integrate historically significant structures
and sites with viable adaptive uses.
E. Use land efficiently, resulting in smaller networks
of streets and utilities and thereby lower development and maintenance
costs.
F. If residential in land use, provide a choice in occupancy
tenure (e.g., individual ownership, leaseholds, condominiums), type
of housing (e.g., detached houses, townhouses, garden apartments),
lot size and community facilities available to existing and potential
Town residents.
G. Use creative design and site planning of a quality
that will improve the functional relationships between buildings and
uses.
H. Produce a development pattern that is consistent with
the goals and objectives of the Town.
The applicant shall have the option to provide
a preliminary application to the Planning and Economic Development
Department (PEDD) before formal application is made. The preliminary
application shall be used for sketch plan review. A conceptual plan
of the proposed PDD may be submitted and discussed with the PEDD prior
to the submission of a formal application. The preliminary application
shall include:
A. A map identifying the boundaries and physical characteristics
of the proposed PDD.
B. A conceptual plan including a succinct narrative of
the intent and attributes of the proposed district(s) that describes
the location, conceptual design, and use of any lots and structures.
C. The proposed amount, location and use of open space.
D. Any anticipated changes in the existing topography
and natural features.
E. The location of the site with respect to nearby streets,
rights-of-way, adjacent properties, easements and other pertinent
features within 200 feet.
After sketch plan review is complete, if a preliminary
application was made, or as the first application, a formal application
for establishment of a planned development district shall be made
in writing to the Town Board. The Town Board, if it chooses to consider
the rezoning request, shall refer the application to the Planning
Board and, if necessary, to its designated planning and engineering
consultants for review and recommendation. The formal application
process shall be the same process as required for major site plan
review.
The Planning Board shall develop written findings
that document the facts and information relied upon to reach its conclusions
in rendering a decision on a PDD. The following mandatory findings
must be addressed:
A. That the PDD is consistent with the purpose and intent
of this chapter including the design standards.
B. That the PDD is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood
context and character and is in conformance with the Comprehensive
Plan.
C. That the requirements of SEQRA have been fulfilled,
and the PDD has mitigated potential undue adverse environmental impact
as set forth during SEQRA review to the maximum extent practicable.
D. That the PDD will add to the long-term assets of the
community and will not erode the livability or economic viability
of existing neighboring areas.
E. That the open space and recreation areas and facilities
provided are commensurate with the level of development proposed and
the predevelopment open space resources potentially available for
protection.
F. That the provisions to protect open space resources
are sufficiently secured by dedication where appropriate and desirable
or legal instruments and/or monitoring programs and/or establishment
or use of an existing trust to ensure their continued long-term protection.
G. That the proposal is conceptually sound in that it
meets local and area-wide needs and it conforms to accepted design
principles in the proposed functional roadway and pedestrian system,
land use configuration, open space system, drainage system and scale
of elements, both absolutely and to one another.
H. That there are adequate community facilities, services
and utilities available or proposed to be made available in the construction
of the development.
I. That traffic will not have an adverse impact on the
adjoining transportation system.