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Village of Saugerties, NY
Ulster County
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A. 
Number of copies. The sketch plan shall be delivered to the Planning Board in a number specified by the Board.
B. 
Drawing details required.
(1) 
The sketch shall be at a convenient scale of no more than 100 feet to the inch and shall contain the date of preparation, approximate magnetic or true North point, title "Sketch Plan," and the graphic scale.
(2) 
The plat shall show the name and address of the owner or owners of the land to be subdivided, the name and address of the subdivider if other than the owner, the proposed name of the subdivision and the words "Village of Saugerties, Ulster County, New York."
(3) 
A copy of the tax map indicating the location of the tract with respect to surrounding properties and community facilities such as roads, parks, and schools.
(4) 
A sketch plan of the proposed area to be subdivided and of all contiguous property owned or optioned by the subdivider showing in simple form the proposed layout of roads, lots, buildings, utilities and other features.
A. 
General drawing requirements. The following items shall be required for preliminary and final approval:
(1) 
All preliminary plats shall be submitted on paper. All preliminary and final plat details shall be drawn using black waterproof ink. Plat sheets shall not be smaller than 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches, and larger than 34 inches by 44 inches. When more than one sheet is required to show the plat, an index sheet of the same size shall be submitted showing the entire proposed subdivision with lot and block numbers clearly legible.
(2) 
All plat submissions shall bear the following information: The proposed subdivision name, identifying title, the words "Village of Saugerties, Ulster County, New York," the date of submission and survey, and the name and address of record owner or subdivider. The plat shall also bear the names, addresses, certification and seals of New York State licensed surveyors, as well as those of and any other professionals, such as architects, engineers and planners who have been engaged to prepare supplemental drawings; approximate points of magnetic or true north; and graphic scales.
(3) 
A location map showing the tract with respect to surrounding properties and community facilities such as roads, parks and schools, at a scale in the range from 800 feet to 2,000 feet to the inch.
(4) 
Spaces shall be provided on all plat submissions for required signature and endorsements by the Planning Board and other appropriate agencies.
B. 
Number of copies. The number of copies to be submitted to the Planning Board, along with one linen or Mylar drawing, shall be determined by the Board.
C. 
Details required. The preliminary plat shall show or be accompanied by the following information, except where requirements have been waived through sketch plan review:
(1) 
All data required in § 168-26B, except it shall be clearly labeled "preliminary plat."
(2) 
The location, bearings and distances of the tract's boundaries prepared by a New York State licensed surveyor.
(3) 
If topographic conditions are determined by the Planning Board to be necessary, contours shall be indicated at intervals of 10, five or two feet as determined by the Planning Board.
(4) 
The location of all existing structures such as buildings and stone walls and all pertinent natural features that may influence the design of the subdivision such as water courses, state and federal wetlands, flood hazard areas, rock outcropping, wooded areas, and single large trees, eight or more inches in diameter measured three feet above the base of the trunk within the subdivision and within 50 feet thereof. Where large trees occur in groupings or clusters, only the general outlines of said groups need be shown.
(5) 
The names of all adjoining property owners of record, including landowners on the opposite side of any street abutting the subdivision site, and the names of adjacent developments.
(6) 
The location and dimensions of all public properties, street lines, easements, zoning boundaries, or restrictions on the property.
(7) 
Location of existing and proposed sewers, water mains, gas and other utility lines, leaching fields, culverts, and storm drains including pipe size and type, grades, direction of flow, and ownership.
(8) 
A profile showing the location, width and grade of all proposed streets with the elevations shown at the beginning and end of each street, at street intersections, and at all points where there is a decided change in slope or direction.
(9) 
The area of the land included in the subdivision and the approximate location, dimensions, and area of all proposed or existing lots and land to be set aside for recreation and public purposes. The suggested location of proposed buildings and driveways on lots will also be shown, and all lots shall be numbered.
(10) 
Proposed provision of water supply, fire protection, sanitary waste disposal, stormwater drainage, street trees, streetlighting, fixtures, signs, sidewalks, and easements.
(11) 
The location, dimensions, and status of all covenants, deed restrictions or easements proposed by the applicant.
(12) 
Soils characteristics as determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, through the Ulster County Soil and Water Conservation District, where deemed necessary by the Planning Board.
(13) 
Proposed regrading plans.
D. 
Supporting documents.
(1) 
A project narrative report that describes or outlines the existing conditions of the site and the proposed development shall be submitted to supplement the sketch plan and location map. This information should include existing data on covenants, land characteristics, available community facilities and utilities and data as to the number of proposed lots, residential and nonresidential areas, playgrounds, parks, and other public areas, protective covenants, easements and proposed utilities and street improvements.
(2) 
The subdivider shall also file a short environmental assessment form (short EAF) unless either a full environmental assessment form, or an environmental impact statement, is requested by the Planning Board.
A. 
General specifications. All final plats shall conform to the requirements set forth in § 168-27A of this chapter. In addition, all plats shall include one copy on a stable, translucent material suitable for reproduction, such as linen or Mylar.
B. 
Copies required.
(1) 
The subdivider shall submit to the Planning Board one linen or Mylar, as required in § 168-27B, which will be filed with the County Clerk, one transparency copy for the records of the Planning Board, and additional copies as required.
(2) 
The subdivider shall file reproducible and paper copies of a signed, approved final plat with the office of the County Clerk, in accordance with the filing requirements adopted by the County Clerk's office.
C. 
Drawing details required. The final plat shall show or be accompanied by the following information except where requirements have been waived by the Planning Board:
(1) 
Name of the subdivision, name, address and signature of the subdivider, and signature of the landowner, if different from that of the subdivider.
(2) 
Bearings and distances of tract boundaries, prepared by a New York State licensed surveyor.
(3) 
To the extent possible, the current names of all adjoining property owners of record.
(4) 
The location and dimension of all public properties, streets easements, minimum required building setback lines, or restrictions on the tract.
(5) 
The location of existing and proposed sewers, water mains, gas and other utility lines, culverts, and storm drains including pipe size and type, grades, direction of flow, and ownership.
(6) 
The location, width, grade, names of all proposed streets with elevations shown at the beginning and the end of each street, at street intersections, and at all points where there is a decided change in slope or direction.
(7) 
Radii of all curves and lengths of arcs.
(8) 
Profiles showing existing and proposed elevations along the center lines of all streets. Where a proposed street intersects an existing street or streets, the elevation along the center line of the existing street or streets, within 100 feet of the intersection, shall be shown.
(9) 
The Planning Board may require a cross-section where steep slopes exist, showing present elevations of all proposed streets every 100 feet, at right angles to the center line of the street, and said elevation points shall be at the center line of the street, each property line, and points 30 feet inside each property.
(10) 
Plans and profiles showing the location and a typical cross-section of street pavements, including curbs and gutters, sidewalks, manholes and catch-basins; the location of street trees, streetlighting standards and street signs; the location, size and invert elevations of existing and proposed sanitary sewers, stormwater drains, and fire hydrants; the location of water wells, septic treatment and reserve areas and all soil test and percolation test holes; and the exact location and size of all water, gas and other underground utilities or structures.
(11) 
The area of the land included in the subdivision and the location, dimensions, and area (in square feet) of all existing or proposed lots and land to be set aside for recreation or public purposes. The suggested locations of proposed buildings and driveways on lots shall also be shown and all lots shall be numbered for identification.
(12) 
The location of all existing water bodies, state and federal wetlands, flood hazard areas and streams that will be retained or relocated or intended to be developed. Existing buildings which shall be retained or removed shall be so identified.
(13) 
Sufficient data acceptable to the Village Engineer, to readily determine the location, bearing, and length of all lines and to reproduce such lines on the ground.
(14) 
The location of all existing and proposed monuments and markers.
(15) 
The following endorsements shall be shown on the plat:
(a) 
Endorsement by the Ulster County Health Department, where required, and any stipulations of that Department (only tentative written endorsement is necessary before the public hearing, but final endorsement on the plat is needed before filing with the County Clerk).
(b) 
Endorsements by other government agencies where permit approvals are required from these agencies, including the New York State Departments of Transportation and Environmental Conservation, the Ulster County Public Works Department and the Saugerties Village Highway Department.
(c) 
Endorsement of owner as follows:
"The drainage easements (or the drainage discharge points) shown hereon establish the perpetual right to discharge stormwater runoff from the highway and from the surrounding area onto and over the affected premises by means of pipes, culverts, or ditches, or a combination thereof, together with the right of the holder of fee title to the highway, or his authorized representatives, to enter said premises for purpose of making such installations and doing such maintenance work as said holder of fee title may deem necessary to adequately drain the highway and surrounding area." ___________________________ ( __ ) Owner Date
(d) 
Explanation of sight easements as follows:
"The sight easements shown hereon establish the perpetual right of the holder of fee title of the highway, or his authorized representatives, to clear, regrade and maintain the area with these easements at such elevation that there is a clear line of sight anywhere across the area between an observer's eye at an elevation of 3.5 feet above the surface at the nearest edge of the road and object one foot above the nearest edge of pavement on the intersecting road."
(e) 
Explanation of reservations as follows:
"Reserved for highway purposes (or recreation purposes, or other approved purpose)."
(f) 
Explanation of slope easements, as follows:
"The slope easements shown hereon convey to the (insert here "Village of Saugerties," or "holder of fee title of the highway" or other phrase as directed by the Planning Board) the right to enter said premises for the purpose of cutting and maintaining a stable earth slope."
D. 
Supporting documents. The subdivider shall also submit the following along with the final plat:
(1) 
Statement from subdivider's engineer giving estimated cost of construction of roads and other improvements to meet the requirements of this chapter, together with quantity and unit cost used in making the estimate.
(2) 
Offers of cession, in a form satisfactory to the Village Board, in accordance with Article VI of this chapter.
(3) 
Any covenants, deed restrictions, easements, and other self-imposed restrictions that may be proposed by the subdivider.
The developer will be responsible for the following application fees:
A. 
Application fees. All applications shall be accompanied by a fee in accordance with a fee schedule adopted by the Village Board.
B. 
Additional fees for review. Upon adoption by the Village Board of relevant procedures and criteria, applicants shall be responsible for reasonable and customary fees, disbursements and/or costs as may be determined by the Village Board from time to time, in addition to filing fees set forth in Subsection A above, incurred by the Village Engineer, Village Planner, and other specialists in the course of review of certain complex, major subdivisions.
C. 
Environmental impact statement review. In event that the proposed subdivision has been determined either by the Planning Board, or by another governmental agency having approval jurisdiction over the subdivision, to have a potential significant effect upon the environment, as provided for in Title 6, New York State Code of Rules and Regulations, Part 617 (State Environmental Quality Review Act[1]), and an environmental impact statement must then be prepared and submitted, the applicant shall pay the reasonable fees, disbursements and/or cost incurred by the Village Engineer, the Village Planner, and other specialists in the course of review of said environmental impact statement.
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Editor's Note: See Environmental Conservation Law § 8-0101 et seq.
D. 
Road inspection fee. On-site inspections are required at various stages of road construction, and shall be done in accordance with the procedures in the Village Road Specifications. The fee charged for each inspection shall be in accord with a fee schedule adopted by the Village Board.
E. 
Recreation fee. Where the Planning Board determines that a suitable park site cannot be created as part of a major or minor subdivision, it may require a cash payment from the subdivider, in accord with § 168-24A(4) of this chapter. Such payment, commonly known as a "recreation fee" shall be in accord with a fee schedule adopted by the Village Board.