The Village of Canajoharie considers the environmental and cultural
resources within its jurisdiction as assets to the overall Village
character that positively contribute to the quality of life enjoyed
by Village residents and business owners. Thus, the protection of
the Village character is of utmost importance. This ongoing responsibility
is supported with the establishment of a site plan review process
that further supports the intention of managing future growth in accordance
with the Village Comprehensive Plan 2007.
All definitions located in Chapter
157, Zoning, of the Village Code shall apply to this section herein. Additional definitions include the following:
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
A site plan used to illustrate the existing and proposed
conditions for a parcel or parcels of land.
MAJOR SITE PLAN
A development plan that is subject to major site plan review
procedures and approval.
MINOR SITE PLAN
A development plan that is subject to minor site plan review
procedures and approval.
SITE PLAN
A development plan on which is shown the existing and proposed
conditions of a specific parcel, including, but not limited to, topography,
vegetation, drainage, floodplains, marshes and waterways, open spaces,
walkways, means of ingress and egress, utility services, landscaping,
structures and signs, lighting and screening devices, and any other
information that reasonably may be required in order that an informed
decision can be made by the Planning Board or the Village Board of
Trustees.
A preliminary conference is required for major site plan approval.
Prior to submission of a formal site plan application, a preliminary
conference shall be held between the Planning Board and/or its designated
representative and the applicant to discuss the proposed site plan
to generally determine the necessary information to be submitted by
the applicant on or with the site plan application. At this conference,
the applicant should provide a statement, preliminary plan with site
layout, concept sketch and any photographs or other graphics that
illustrates and describes the proposed project and intended use.
[Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions,
Art. I)]
The authorized board shall comply with the provisions of the
State Environmental Quality Review Act under Article 8 of the Environmental
Conservation Law and its implementing regulations.