The purpose of this article is to authorize the Town Planning
Board to review and approve, approve with modifications or disapprove
site plans prepared to specifications set forth herein, by examining
such design elements which relate to parking, means of access, screening,
signs, landscaping, architectural features, location and dimensions
of buildings, impact of the proposed use on adjacent land uses and
such other elements as may be related to health, safety and general
welfare of the community.
A sketch plan conference between the Planning Board and applicant
shall be held to review the basic site design concept and generally
determine the information to be required on the preliminary site plan.
At the sketch plan conference, the applicant should provide the data
discussed below, in addition to a statement or rough sketch describing
what is proposed.
A. An area map showing the parcel under consideration for site plan
review and all properties, subdivisions, streets and easements within
200 feet of the boundaries thereof. Such area map shall be oriented
to the nearest street or highway intersection.
B. A map of site topography at no more than five-foot contour intervals.
If general site grades exceed 5% or portions of the site have susceptibility
to erosion, flooding or ponding, a soils overlay and a topographic
map showing contour intervals of not more than two feet of elevation
should additionally be provided.
An application for preliminary site plan approval, as prepared
by a registered landscape architect, architect or professional engineer,
shall be made, on forms supplied by the Town of Sand Lake. Applications
shall be accompanied by a plan with information from the following
checklist, as determined during sketch plan review:
A. Title of drawing, including the name and address of the applicant
and the person responsible for preparation of such drawing.
B. North arrow, scale and date.
C. Boundaries of the property plotted to scale.
E. Grading and drainage plan, showing existing and proposed contours
at an appropriate interval to be specified by the Planning Board.
F. The location, proposed use and height of all buildings.
G. The location, design and construction materials of all parking and
truck loading areas, with access and egress drives thereto.
H. Provision for pedestrian access.
I. The location of outdoor storage, if any.
J. The location, design and construction materials of all existing or
proposed site improvements, including drains, culverts, retaining
walls and fences.
K. Description of the method of sewage disposal and location.
L. Description of the method of securing water and location.
M. All service areas, fire lanes, water distribution lines, hydrants,
equipment and materials proposed for the protection of the proposed
uses from fire.
N. The location, design and construction materials of all energy distribution
facilities, including electrical, gas and solar energy.
O. The location, size and design and construction materials of all proposed
signage.
P. Landscape planting plan showing planted areas and specifying plant
types.
Q. Illustrations or sketches of proposed street furniture.
R. Other information as deemed necessary by the Planning Board.
S. Stormwater pollution prevention plan. A stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) consistent with Chapter
218, Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control, shall be required for site plan approval. The SWPPP shall meet the performance, design criteria and standards set forth in Chapter
218. The approved site plan shall be consistent with the provisions of Chapter
218.
The Planning Board's review of a preliminary site plan shall
include, but is not limited to, the following general considerations:
A. Layout and design of vehicular and pedestrian access and circulation,
including intersections, road widths, pavement surfaces, channelization
structures, traffic controls, walkway structures and overall pedestrian
convenience.
B. Layout and design of off-street parking, loading, lighting, signage
and general relationship with proposed buildings.
C. Adequacy of stormwater and drainage facilities, water supply and
sewage disposal facilities.
D. Type and use of trees, shrubbery and other landscape elements for
aesthetic, screening or buffering purposes and the relationship with
existing trees and vegetation.
E. Protection of adjacent properties from noise, glare, unsightliness
or other objectionable features.
F. Adequacy of provisions for emergency vehicular zones and firefighting
access and equipment.