The Planning Board, in considering an application for the subdivision
of land, shall be guided by the following considerations and standards.
Lots shown on any approved preliminary or final plat shall comply
with the zoning regulations of the Town of Schaghticoke.
A. Lot arrangement. The lot arrangement shall be such that there will be no foreseeable difficulties, for reasons of topography or other conditions, in building on all lots and in providing access to buildings on such lots from an approved street. Lots may be required to meet the criteria of Article
V (Conservation Subdivisions).
B. Access across a watercourse. Where a watercourse separates the buildable
area of a lot from the street by which it has access, provision shall
be made for installation of a culvert or other structure, of a design
approved by the Town Planning Board.
C. Side lot lines. Side lot lines shall be at right angles to street
lines unless a variation from this rule will give a better street
or lot plan.
D. Access from major streets. Lots shall not, in general, derive access
exclusively from a major street. Where driveway access from a major
street may be necessary for several adjoining lots, the Planning Board
may require that such lots be served by a combined access drive in
order to limit possible traffic hazard on such street.
E. The Planning Board shall ensure that each lot created in a minor
subdivision can support water and waste treatment, and may require
an on-site waste treatment system (septic) permit from the Rensselaer
County Department of Health prior to final plat approval. Subdivisions
creating four or more lots, or those less than five acres in size,
shall require Rensselaer County Department of health septic system
approval for all lots prior to final plat approval. For all other
subdivisions, the Planning Board may require such prior approval.
F. In making a determination regarding streets, highways, parks, and
other required improvements, the Planning Board shall take into consideration
the prospective character of the development.