A. 
Improvements constructed in the Town of Schodack as part of a major subdivision or site plan development shall meet these minimum standards.
B. 
The purpose of these standards is to ensure that any privately constructed improvements which may at some future date be owned by the Town of Schodack will not adversely impact the general health and safety of the people of the Town of Schodack and can be economically maintained and operated by the Town.
C. 
These minimum standards do not limit consideration of alternative construction materials and methods when warranted.
Prior to the construction of any improvements, a site development permit shall be obtained from the Code Enforcement Officer. No improvements shall be made until all necessary federal, state and local permits (including necessary site plan and subdivision approvals) are obtained and the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR)[1] has been complied with.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Environmental Conservation Law § 8-0101 et seq.
The following required information shall be submitted as part of the application to the Director of Planning and Zoning:
A. 
Plans, specifications, engineer's report and accompanying data shall be submitted as detailed in the appropriate sections of the Subdivision Regulations or Zoning Regulations.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 219, Zoning.
B. 
The name and address of the contractor(s) performing the work.
C. 
The name and telephone number of the owner's representative in charge of the work.
D. 
A construction schedule.
E. 
A quality assurance plan indicating the frequency and type of inspections and tests required and who will be making the inspections and performing the tests.
F. 
Product data and/or shop drawings for manufactured and fabricated materials to be incorporated into the work.
G. 
Certificates of compliance with referenced specifications will be required upon request.
H. 
As-built plans showing the actual field locations and elevations of improvements as constructed and shall minimally include details of crossings, etc. with appropriate measurements taken during construction and so noted on the plans The form of these plans shall be as paper originals (hard copies), both full-scale size and half-scale size, and copies, along with digital format documents in such file formats as: Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF files, AutoCAD DWG files, and other geographic information system (GIS) file formats as may be deemed appropriate by the Planning Board Engineer. The number of each type shall be as required by the Planning Board and Planning Board Engineer.
A. 
Notification.
(1) 
The applicant shall notify the Town Planning Board Engineer, Planning and Zoning Director, and the Code Enforcement Officer 48 hours prior to the start of any work and at other times noted herein so that appropriate inspections can be made by the Town or Town's representative. Such inspections shall not relieve the applicant's obligation to perform the work in compliance with these standards and the approved plans.
(2) 
A pre-construction meeting shall be scheduled with the Town Planning Board Engineer, Planning and Zoning Director, and the Code Enforcement Officer prior to any other notifications as noted below and prior to the undertaking of any proposed site disturbances.
(3) 
Notifications shall be made prior to:
(a) 
Site clearing.
(b) 
Subgrade preparation.
(c) 
Proof rolling of subgrade.
(d) 
Gravel subbase installation.
(e) 
Compaction tests.
(f) 
Asphalt paving.
(g) 
The installation of water, sewer or storm pipe.
(h) 
The backfill of water, sewer or storm pipe.
(i) 
The testing of water and sewer pipes.
(j) 
Other inspections as detailed in the quality assurance plan or as requested by the Town or its representative(s).
B. 
Inspections.
(1) 
The applicant shall provide cash escrow to the Town for the Planning Board Engineer to make inspections of the work as deemed necessary by the Planning Board Engineer.
(2) 
The Planning Board Engineer shall prepare reports for each inspection which shall be made available to the Town and applicant as requested.
(3) 
The Planning Board Engineer shall provide written certification that the constructed improvements meet the minimum construction standards and are in conformance with the approved plans and specifications contained in Chapter 188 and Chapter 219 of Town of Schodack Town Code.
A. 
Policy.
(1) 
Acceptance of street, utilities and other improvements for Town ownership shall be at the discretion of the Town Board.
(2) 
The Town Board may refuse to accept any improvements, notwithstanding that the improvements conform to the Design and Construction Standards.
(3) 
The Town Board may, at its discretion, accept a proposed street or highway, notwithstanding that it does not conform to all provisions of the Subdivision Regulations and Design and Construction Standards if, in the Town Board's judgment, the public interest will best be served by such acceptance and subject to such conditions as the Town Board may impose.
B. 
Submittals. In addition to submittals required elsewhere in these specifications, the following items shall be submitted for dedication of streets or parcels of land to the Town:
(1) 
A proposed deed.
(2) 
A current abstract or title insurance policy in an amount acceptable to the Town Attorney.
(3) 
A release of liens and claims on property.
(4) 
All required easements and rights-of-way for drainage, utilities and other improvements.
(5) 
All necessary information for filing of the above.
C. 
Time of acceptance.
(1) 
No street or improvements shall be accepted until one year from the date of substantial completion, provided a sufficient cash escrow is provided to cover all outstanding items as determined by the Planning Board Engineer and is deposited with the Town.
(2) 
The Town may temporarily waive the placement of the top course of pavement on streets.
(a) 
Such waiver shall cease upon 75% complete buildout of the subdivision or 30 months after substantial completion or acceptance, whichever may occur first, at which time, the top course of pavement shall be constructed after any remediation of failed, previously constructed pavement sections.
(b) 
A cash escrow guaranty for the construction of the top course shall be provided prior to the issuance of a Town waiver.
D. 
Maintenance bond. A cash escrow or letter of credit in an amount acceptable to the Town Planning Board Engineer but not less than 10% of the cost of the top course of pavement shall be posted for a three-year maintenance period after acceptance or 12 months after the top course maintenance is complete, whichever occurs later. The cash escrow or letter of credit shall be in a form acceptable to the Town Attorney.
E. 
Maintenance and repairs of non-dedicated roads.
(1) 
The applicant is responsible for all maintenance, repairs and liability of non-dedicated roads.
(2) 
It is the applicant's responsibility to keep private roads in a safe and well-maintained condition.
(3) 
The Town may agree, upon request of the applicant, to accept responsibility for snow and ice control on approved roads during the one-year waiting period for dedication without risk of costs for damages incurred.