The approval authority for all applications for steep slope permits shall be as follows:
A. 
For any application that involves a disturbance in an area of 400 square feet or greater of moderately steep slope, very steep slope or extremely steep slope, the Planning Commission shall be the approval authority for the steep slope work permit.
B. 
Except as provided for in Subsection C below, for any application that involves disturbance of an area of less than 400 square feet of moderately steep slope, very steep slope or extremely steep slope, the Director of Planning, Development and Code Assistance shall be the approval authority.
C. 
Where the Planning Commission is processing a site plan or subdivision application, it shall also be the approval authority for any steep slope work permit required in connection with such application regardless of the size of the area of disturbance of moderately steep slope, very steep slope or extremely steep slope.
A. 
Procedure for application before the Planning Commission; application contents. Sixteen copies of the application and an application review fee as set forth in the Consolidated Fee Schedule maintained in the office of the City Clerk shall be submitted to the City Department of Planning, Development and Code Assistance. The application shall contain the following information:
[Amended 9-25-2017 by L.L. No. 2-2017]
(1) 
Name and address of owner and applicant.
(2) 
Street address and tax map designation of property to which the application pertains.
(3) 
Statement of consent from the owner for any agent making application.
(4) 
A written narrative explaining the nature of the proposal, including the proposed work and purpose thereof, any future development proposals for the property and whether alternative locations exist for the proposed work.
(5) 
A description of the project's compliance with the Steep Slope Protection Design Guidelines.
(6) 
A site plan, which shall be drawn at a scale no less detailed than one inch equals 30 feet and prepared by a landscape architect, architect or professional engineer licensed in the State of New York and showing the following information for all areas on the subject site that contain steep slopes:
(a) 
The location of existing and proposed structures, septic systems (still in use), wells and driveways.
(b) 
The location of the proposed disturbed area(s) and its relation to neighboring properties, together with structures, property line, roads, watercourses and affected wetlands as defined in the Freshwater Wetlands chapter of the City Code,[1] and any other wetland areas if any, within 250 feet of the boundaries of the proposed disturbed area.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 294, Freshwater Wetlands.
(c) 
The existing topography in the proposed disturbed area(s) at a contour interval of not more than two feet. Contours shall be shown for a distance of 250 feet or greater beyond the limits of the proposed area of disturbance. The contour map shall be prepared, signed and sealed by a professional land surveyor or professional engineer licensed to practice in New York State. The elevations and contours on said map shall be in United States Geological Survey (USGS) datum, latest revision.
(d) 
The location and size of areas of extremely steep slope, very steep slope and moderately steep slope, under existing and proposed conditions, in the proposed disturbed area and within a distance of 250 feet thereof.
(e) 
The proposed final contours at two-foot contour intervals in the proposed disturbed area and to a distance of 50 feet beyond; elevations of the site and adjacent lands within 250 feet of the proposed disturbed area at contour intervals of no greater than 10 feet; and proposed surface materials or treatment.
(f) 
An erosion and sedimentation control plan.
(g) 
The details of any surface or subsurface drainage system proposed to be installed, including special erosion control measures designed to provide for proper surface or subsurface drainage, both during the performance of the work and after its completion.
(h) 
A description of the existing and proposed vegetative cover of the disturbed area and landscaping plan prepared by a landscape architect, architect or professional engineer.
(i) 
The locations of material, waste, borrow or equipment storage areas located on adjacent properties.
(j) 
The exact locations, specifications and amount of all proposed draining, filling, grading, dredging and vegetation removal or displacement and the procedures to be used to do the work. Existing stormwater discharge points should also be shown.
(k) 
The locations of and details for proposed retaining walls.
(l) 
Location of all wells and depths thereof and all sewage disposal systems.
(m) 
Details on measures to be used to protect trees and other significant vegetation.
(n) 
Any proposed phasing plan showing limits of disturbance by phase and in relation to each tax lot.
(o) 
Compliance with the Steep Slope Protection Design Guidelines.
(p) 
A completed short or long environmental assessment form in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. Actions deemed to be Type 1 under NYS SEQRA regulations shall require submission of a long environmental assessment form.
(7) 
A list of all applicable City, county, state and federal permits that are required for such work or improvement.
(8) 
Payment of all applicable fees.
B. 
Procedure for application before the Director of Planning, Development and Code Assistance; application contents. Five copies of the application and an application review fee as set forth in the Consolidated Fee Schedule maintained in the office of the City Clerk shall be submitted to the City Department of Planning, Development and Code Assistance. Except as waived by the Director of Planning, Development and Code Assistance, the application shall contain the following information:
[Amended 9-25-2017 by L.L. No. 2-2017]
(1) 
Name and address of owner and applicant.
(2) 
Street address and tax map designation of property to which the application pertains.
(3) 
Statement of consent from the owner for any agent making application.
(4) 
A written narrative explaining the nature of the proposal, including the proposed work and purpose thereof, any future development proposals for the property and whether alternative locations exist for the proposed work.
(5) 
A description of the project's compliance with the Steep Slope Protection Design Guidelines.
(6) 
A site plan, which shall be drawn at a scale no less detailed than one inch equals 30 feet and prepared by a landscape architect, architect or professional engineer licensed in the State of New York and showing the following information for all areas on the subject site that contain steep slopes:
(a) 
The location of existing and proposed structures, septic systems (still in use), wells and driveways.
(b) 
The location of the proposed disturbed area(s) and its relation to neighboring properties, together with structures, roads and affected wetlands as defined in the Freshwater Wetlands chapter of the City Code,[2] if any, within 250 feet of the boundaries of the proposed disturbed area.
[2]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 294, Freshwater Wetlands.
(c) 
The existing topography in the proposed disturbed area(s) at a contour interval of not more than two feet. Contours shall be shown for a distance of 250 feet or greater beyond the limits of the proposed area of disturbance. The contour map shall be prepared, signed and sealed by a professional land surveyor or professional engineer licensed to practice in New York State. The elevations and contours on said map shall be in United States Geological Survey (USGS) datum, latest revision.
(d) 
The location and size of areas of extremely steep slope, very steep slope and moderately steep slope, under existing and proposed conditions, in the proposed disturbed area and within a distance of 250 feet thereof.
(e) 
The proposed final contours at two-foot contour intervals in the proposed disturbed area and to a distance of 50 feet beyond; elevations of the site and adjacent lands within 250 feet of the proposed disturbed area at contour intervals of no greater than 10 feet; and proposed surface materials or treatment.
(f) 
An erosion and sedimentation control plan.
(g) 
The details of any surface or subsurface drainage system proposed to be installed, including special erosion control measures designed to provide for proper surface or subsurface drainage, both during the performance of the work and after its completion.
(h) 
A description of the existing and proposed vegetative cover of the regulated area, and landscaping plan. Such plan need not be prepared by an architect, landscape architect or professional engineer.
(i) 
Location of the construction area and the area proposed to be disturbed and their relation to property lines, roads, buildings, watercourses and wetland areas within 250 feet thereof.
(j) 
The exact locations, specifications and amount of all proposed draining, filling, grading, dredging and vegetation removal or displacement and the procedures to be used to do the work. Existing stormwater discharge points should also be shown.
(k) 
Location of all wells and depths thereof and all sewage disposal systems.
(l) 
Compliance with the Steep Slope Protection Design Guidelines.
(m) 
A completed short or long environmental assessment form in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. Actions deemed to be Type 1 under NYS SEQRA regulations shall require submission of a long environmental assessment form.
(7) 
A list of all applicable City, county, state and federal permits that are required for such work or improvement.
(8) 
Payment of all applicable fees.
C. 
Procedure for appeals of stop-work order to Planning Commission, application contents. Sixteen copies of the application and an application review fee as set forth in the Consolidated Fee Schedule maintained in the office of the City Clerk shall be submitted to the City Department of Planning, Development and Code Assistance. The application shall contain the following information:
[Amended 9-25-2017 by L.L. No. 2-2017]
(1) 
Name and address of owner and applicant.
(2) 
Street address and tax map designation of property to which the application pertains.
(3) 
Statement of consent from the owner for any agent making application.
(4) 
A written narrative describing the approved work in relation to work completed to date, the reasons that the applicant feels that rescission of the stop-work order is appropriate, and mitigating measures.
(5) 
A copy of the stop-work order.
(6) 
Additional technical information as deemed appropriate by the Director of Planning, Development and Code Assistance.
(7) 
Payment of all applicable fees.
D. 
Additional information. The following information and materials shall be supplied if deemed necessary and requested by the approval authority or the Director of Planning, Development and Code Assistance:
(1) 
A plan or plans drawn at a scale of not less than one inch equals 30 feet, prepared by a landscape architect, architect, or professional engineer licensed in the State of New York showing:
(a) 
Cross sections of all disturbed steep slope areas.
(b) 
Existing soils within the proposed disturbed area or up to 250 feet from the proposed disturbed area, taken from field investigations by a soils scientist and classified into hydrologic soil groups. The depth to bedrock and depth to water table, K-factors, and soil and rock strata in all areas of proposed disturbance shall be identified.
(c) 
A cut/fill map delineating the proposed disturbed area(s) at affected depths in increments of zero feet to three feet, three feet to six feet, six feet to 10 feet, and 10 feet and over, and the estimated material quantities of cut/fill.
(d) 
A slope map showing existing and proposed slopes within the proposed disturbed area for each of the soil types described in Subsection D(1)(b) above.
(e) 
A stabilization and revegetation plan.
(f) 
Other information, including specific reports by qualified professionals regarding soils, geology and hydrology, as may be determined to be necessary by the approval authority.
(2) 
A plan with the existing topography of the watershed tributary to the disturbed area presented at a scale of not more than one inch equals 100 feet. This map shall show existing and, if required by the approval authority, proposed controls and diversions of upland water.
(3) 
Estimates for the proposed site improvements, which shall be certified by a professional engineer, architect, or landscape architect licensed in the State of New York.
(4) 
The dimensions, material specifications, installation details and operation and maintenance requirements for all erosion and sediment control practices. Include information on location and sizing of temporary sediment basins and structural practices that will be used to divert flows away from exposed soils.
(5) 
An inspection schedule for the owner or contractor to ensure continuous and effective operation of the erosion and sediment control practices.
(6) 
Any additional information as needed. Such additional information may include, but is not limited to, the study of flood, erosion or other hazards at the site; the effect of any protective measures that might be taken to reduce such hazards; and any other information deemed necessary to evaluate the proposed use in terms of the goals and standards hereof.
A. 
An application fee and inspection fee in amounts set forth in a fee schedule established from time to time by the Common Council (as set forth in Chapter 275, Fees) shall be submitted with the application.
B. 
In addition to the fees required in Subsection A of this section, the approval authority shall require the applicant to place in escrow with the City a fee sufficient to reimburse the City for the cost of professional consultation fees and other expenditures attributable to the proposal. The approval authority may establish an escrow account funded by the applicant prior to the approval authority authorizing the performance of consulting services regarding the proposal.
A. 
It is the intent of this chapter to incorporate the consideration of steep slope protection into the City's existing land use and development approval procedures in conjunction with the procedures of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. To the greatest extent practicable, the review, hearings and decisions upon any application processed under this chapter will run concurrently with similar procedures that the approval authority may undertake in connection with other applications that are directly related.
B. 
A preliminary informal consultation with the City Engineer or the Director of Planning, Development and Code Assistance may be requested by the applicant to present his preliminary proposal and receive comments on such proposal.
C. 
For any application where the Director of Planning, Development and Code Assistance is the approval authority, no public hearing will be required. For any application where the Planning Commission is the approval authority, the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing.
D. 
In the case of steep slope work approval sought in conjunction with subdivision approval, the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the requested approval concurrently with the public hearing on subdivision plat review. Public notice and notice to property owners within 250 feet of the perimeter of the property for which application is made of the steep slope approval hearing shall be provided along with the notice required by the City Code for the hearing on subdivision plat review. The Planning Commission shall issue a final written decision on the steep slope approval as part of the decision on final subdivision plat approval.
E. 
In the case of steep slope work approval sought in conjunction with site plan approval (which is also required for all special permit applications to either the Planning Commission or Common Council), the Planning Commission shall hold such public hearing prior to rendering a decision on site plan approval. Public notice and notice to property owners within 250 feet of the perimeter of the property for which application is made of the steep slope approval hearing shall be provided in the manner required by the City Code for the public hearing on site plan approval. The Planning Commission shall issue a final written decision on steep slope work approval as part of the decision on site plan approval, as applicable.
F. 
For applications for which a hearing is required, the applicant shall be required to notify all property owners within 250 feet of the perimeter of the property for which application is made (as they appear on the most current assessment roll). Such notice shall be sent by certified or registered mail at least five days prior to the hearing, and the applicant shall submit receipts therefor as evidence of such mailing. The expense of publishing and mailing any notice required by this section shall be paid by the applicant.
G. 
The Planning Commission shall hold a steep slope work approval public hearing simultaneously with any other required public hearing. Within 62 days of the close of the public hearing, the Planning Commission shall render a written decision on the application. Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorization for a default approval in the event time periods are exceeded.
H. 
Any approval, conditional approval or denial of steep slope application shall be in writing. In the case of a denial or conditional approval, such written decision will state the reasons for the denial and/or the conditions of approval.
In approving any application, the approval authority may impose such conditions or limitations as are determined necessary to ensure compliance with the intent, purposes, and standards of this chapter.
A. 
On applications for which no public hearing is required, a determination shall be made to approve, approve with conditions or modifications, or disapprove the application within 31 calendar days of receipt of a completed application therefor.
B. 
On applications for which a public hearing is required, a determination shall be made to approve, approve with conditions or modifications, or disapprove the issuance of such permit simultaneously with the determination by the Planning Commission of the other permit or approval for which the application was made. In any event, a decision shall be rendered within 62 days of the close of any public hearing before the Planning Commission.
C. 
Approval shall consider the entire area of proposed disturbance and shall incorporate and distinguish subareas, phasing of disturbance, or areas of disturbance that should be done simultaneously, as may be appropriate. Such subareas and/or phases shall be shown on the approved plan graphically and/or with conditions and/or notes as to allow for the administration of steep slope work permits without the need to return to the approval authority for additional authorizations.
D. 
After every approval, and before a steep slope work permit is issued, the applicant or agent will stake the area of disturbance authorized by said approval in the field in order to allow for inspection of the area. Such inspections as necessary to determine compliance with this chapter shall be completed by the City. The applicant shall be notified where the work fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter.
E. 
Notification.
(1) 
The applicant shall notify the City of Peekskill enforcement official at least 48 hours before any of the following:
(a) 
Start of construction;
(b) 
Installation of sediment and erosion control measures;
(c) 
Start of site clearing;
(d) 
Completion of rough grading;
(e) 
Completion of final grading;
(f) 
Close of the construction season;
(g) 
Completion of final landscaping;
(h) 
Successful establishment of landscaping in public areas.
(2) 
If any violations are found, the applicant and developer shall be notified in writing of the nature of the violation and the required corrective actions. No further work shall be conducted except for site stabilization until any violations are corrected.