A Scenic Preservation Overlay is established around Crystal,
Glass, Burden, Crooked and Reichards Lakes and Big and Little Bowman
Ponds for a horizontal distance of 100 feet above the mean high-water
mark and along the Wynantskill Creek, to a contour elevation of five
feet above the mean high-water mark, but at least 100 feet horizontal
from the nearest bank of the stream, whichever is greater. The regulations
described below are in addition to any other district regulations
in the Scenic Preservation Overlay area.
The Planning Board shall review only exterior features of a
structure and shall not consider interior arrangements, nor shall
it disapprove applications except in regard to considerations as set
forth in this article.
The following activities must be approved by the Planning Board
before being commenced within the Scenic Preservation Overlay area.
No permits shall be issued until such approval is secured. All applicable
state and federal requirements must be met prior to construction.
A. Any development activities, as defined by this chapter, including
any accessory structures.
B. Any clear-cutting of vegetation.
C. The removal or topping of individual trees over six inches diameter
(19 inches in circumference) measured from 4 1/2 feet above the
adjacent grade.
D. The installation of fences.
Within the Scenic Preservation Overlay area, the following shall
be submitted to the Planning Board for review and approval:
A. A general map showing the location of the site on the associated
lake, pond, or creek.
B. Location of existing and proposed development and/or structures.
C. Existing and proposed topography, including limits of grading.
D. Existing and proposed driveways, roads, or other access to the property.
E. Existing and proposed parking areas.
F. Landscaping plan, including vegetation to be removed, if any, and
location, size, and type of plant materials proposed.
G. If the project involves the establishment or alteration of any buildings,
complete elevations and samples of exterior materials and colors.
H. Detailed drawings of decorative elements, lettering and any other
features which constitute a major element in the appearance of any
structure.
I. Sketches, models, drawings of any sculpture, statuary, fountains,
monuments or historical markers or decorative or memorial plaques;
illustrations or examples of proposed lampposts, street signs, benches,
trash receptacles, kiosks and other similar items.
J. Location and elevation of proposed signs, including colors, materials,
and lettering.
In reviewing the plans, the Planning Board shall give consideration
to:
A. The scenic value and significance of the location and its relationship
to the surrounding area.
B. The general compatibility of exterior design, arrangement, texture
and material proposed to be used.