This article is enacted and to be construed in accordance with
§ 7-725-a of the Village Law.
A. Intent and purpose. The overall purpose of the site plan review is
to plan for the design of commercial, residential and industrial development
when it occurs on a single parcel of land and to assess the suitability
of the proposed development to the natural conditions of the site
and compatibility with surrounding uses. Through site plan review,
it is the intent of this article to promote the health, safety and
general welfare of the inhabitants of the Village. It is also the
intent of this article to ensure the conservation, protection, preservation,
development and use of the natural and man-made resources of the Village
through the review and approval of site plans. Toward that end, this
article provides a means for the Village to:
(1)
Conserve its resources and promote the Village's economy;
(2)
Preserve water and air quality;
(3)
Minimize traffic congestion and intrusive development impacts
on nearby properties;
(4)
Ensure access for emergency vehicles (police, fire protection
and ambulance service);
(5)
Provide adequate water supply and sanitary means for sewage
and solid waste disposal;
(6)
Support positive economic development from the proposed use
without any undue or adverse impact effect on the Village, its inhabitants
and the economic resources of the Village;
(7)
Ensure the protection of open space, natural resources and preserve
historic characteristics of the Village; and
(8)
Ensure overall conservation, protection, development and use
of the unique scenic, aesthetic, wildlife, recreational, historic,
architectural, ecological and natural resources of the Village.
B. Applicability: land uses subject to site plan approval.
(1)
Site plan approval shall be required for those uses designated
in this chapter, and to any alteration, expansion, or modification
of any previously approved site plan application, and to any alteration,
expansion, or modification of any use requiring site plan approval
as set forth in this chapter
The Planning Board shall specify the time frame for completion
of improvements in its decision on the application. When a certified
check or performance bond is issued, the Village and the applicant(s)
shall enter into a written agreement itemizing the schedule of improvements
in sequence with the cost opposite each phase of construction or installation.
Each cost as listed shall be repaid to the applicant(s) upon completion
and approval after inspection by the Village of the improvement. The
Planning Board shall send a letter to the applicant(s) that provides
sufficient evidence for the release by the Village of the portion
of the performance bond or certified check as designated in the contract
to cover the cost of the completed improvement.