In order to carry out the intent of this chapter, all approved
PDDs shall:
A. Produce a development pattern in harmony with the land use intensity,
transportation facilities, and community facilities within the vicinity
of the project area.
B. Preserve significant natural topography, geological features, scenic
vistas, and ecosystems.
C. Prevent the disruption of natural drainage patterns, soil erosion,
and uncontrolled surface water drainage.
D. Preserve and integrate historically significant structures and sites
with viable adaptive uses.
E. Use land efficiently, resulting in smaller networks of streets and
utilities and thereby lower development and maintenance costs.
F. If residential in land use, provide a maximum choice in occupancy
tenure (e.g., individual ownership, leaseholds, and condominiums),
type of housing (e.g., detached houses, townhouses, garden apartments),
lot size, and community facilities.
G. Provide an adequate and integrated system of open space and recreation
areas designed to tie the PDD together internally and link it to the
larger community.
H. Use creative design on the site which allows for an orderly transition
of land uses.
I. Adhere to any applicable economic conditions, post-development agreements,
regional or Village plans, or environmental mitigation which may be
required.
Applications for subdivisions in a planned development district shall be made to the Village Board in accordance with Village of Menands Code Chapter
148, (Subdivision of Land). In the event of a conflict between the subdivision regulations and this chapter or any requirement imposed hereunder, the provisions of this chapter of such requirements shall apply.
The Village Board may require an applicant for any review, permit
or approval to deposit in escrow a reasonable amount established by
the Village Board to pay for the fees and/or costs of any engineer,
consultant or attorney designated by the Village Board to review such
application. The fees and/or costs charged by such engineer, consultant
or attorney in connection with such review will be charged against
the sum deposited in escrow. Any amount remaining shall be returned
to the applicant within 45 days of final action on the application.
All conditions imposed by the Village Board, including those
the performance of which are conditions precedent to the issuance
of any permit necessary for the development of all or any part of
the entire site, shall run with the land and shall neither lapse nor
be waived as a result of any subsequent change in the tenancy or ownership
of any or all of said area. Such conditions shall further be a part
of any certificate of occupancy issued for any use or structure in
such development.