[Added 11-15-1999 by L.L. No. 6-1999]
The intent of this chapter is to set forth additional general standards applying to certain land uses and activities. The nature of these uses and activities requires special consideration of their impacts upon surrounding properties, the environment, community character and the ability of the Village to accommodate development consistent with the objectives of this chapter and Chapter
300, Zoning.
[Amended 11-15-1999 by L.L. No. 6-1999]
Prior to the submission of a formal site development plan, the applicant shall meet in person with the Code Enforcement Officer to discuss the proposed site development plan in order to determine which of the requirements of §
243-4B may be necessary in developing and submitting the required site development plan.
The Planning Board shall review the plan or
any amendment thereto. In considering the approval of the site development
plan, the Planning Board shall take into consideration the public
health, safety and general welfare, the comfort and convenience of
the public in general and the residents of the immediate neighborhood
in particular and shall make any appropriate conditions and safeguards
in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this chapter and
particularly in regard to achieving:
A. Maximum safety of traffic access and egress.
B. A site layout, including the location, power, direction
and time of any outdoor lighting of the site, which would have no
adverse effect upon any properties in adjoining residence districts
by impairing the established character or the potential use of properties
in such districts.
C. Reasonable screening, at all seasons of the year,
of all playgrounds, parking and service areas from the view of adjacent
residential properties and streets.
D. Conformance of the proposed site development plan
with such portions of the Comprehensive Plan of the town as may be
in existence from time to time.
E. In applicable cases, a drainage system and layout
which would afford the best solution to any drainage problems, including
off-site improvements necessary to properly handle increased runoff.
F. In applicable cases, minimizing the area over which
existing vegetation is to be removed. Where tree removal is required,
special attention shall be given to the planting of replacement trees.
G. Village character-building setbacks, area, signage
and landscaping of the development, and how these features harmonize
with the surrounding villagescape and the natural landscape.
Upon findings by the Planning Board, due to
special conditions peculiar to a site, that information normally required
as part of the site development plan is inappropriate or unnecessary
or that strict compliance with said requirements may cause extraordinary
hardships, the Board may waive the provision of such information,
provided that such waiver will not have detrimental effects on the
public health, safety or general welfare or have the effect of nullifying
the intent and purpose of the site development plan submission, the
Official Map, Comprehensive Plan or this chapter.
Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Planning
Board with respect to site development plan approval may apply to
the Supreme Court for review by a proceeding under Article 78 of the
Civil Practice Law and Rules. Such proceedings shall be instituted
within 30 days after the filing of a decision by the Planning Board
in the office of the Village Clerk.
Penalties for offenses shall be punishable as provided in §
300-66 of this Code.