[Added 1-14-2003 by L.L. No. 1-2003]
The Board of Trustees finds that development within the Village should proceed along orderly lines with due regard to the public interest and the public health, safety and welfare. Accordingly, a reasonable degree of control should be exercised over the nature and character of land use and development which can be accomplished by site plan review. The quality of a site's design can have a significant effect on the use, enjoyment, and value of the surrounding properties, with poor site design diminishing the positive benefits that land use and development provide to a property owner and the Village. Therefore, it is the purpose of this article to encourage good site design by:
A. 
Protecting the established character of the adjoining properties, and the neighborhoods in which they are located.
B. 
Preventing the depreciation of the value of adjoining properties by assisting applicants in designing and locating structures in a manner that will foster the development of property in harmony with the community and the environment.
C. 
Preserving and protecting the environment and the natural attributes of the site.
D. 
Lessen and, where possible, prevent traffic congestion.
E. 
Prevent the overcrowding of land or buildings.
F. 
Promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the Village's proposed sites.
For the purpose of this article, and any rule, regulation, and specification adopted hereunder, the following words shall have the meanings herein indicated:
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA
Any area having one or more of the following characteristics:
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A FEMA "A" or "V" Flood Hazard Zone;
B. 
Slopes in excess of 15%;
C. 
Bluff;
D. 
Shorefront;
E. 
Freshwater wetlands; or
F. 
Tidal wetlands.
The Board of Trustees (for the purpose of this article "SPR Board" or "Site Plan Review Board") shall review site plan applications submitted pursuant to this article. The SPR Board shall either approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove a site plan application under review. Site plan review may be waived or modified by the SPR Board when deemed warranted under unique circumstances, provided such action is consistent with the intent of this article.
A site plan application shall be filed for any of the following projects (hereinafter referred to as "project" or "projects") when conducted within the Village:
A. 
Construction of a dwelling;
B. 
Construction with a footprint exceeding 750 square feet for:
(1) 
An addition to a dwelling;
(2) 
An accessory building; or
(3) 
An addition to an accessory building.
C. 
Any construction, clearing, grading or filling in an environmentally sensitive area or within 100 feet of an environmentally sensitive area;
D. 
Grading, removal or filling of more than 100 cubic yards of material;
E. 
Clearing, grading or filling which will affect existing drainage onto surrounding properties or neighboring environmentally sensitive areas;
F. 
Construction of a new driveway, curb cut or addition to an existing driveway exceeding 750 square feet;
G. 
Construction of any impervious surface exceeding 750 square feet.
The Board of Trustees, after a public hearing, may by resolution adopt, amend or repeal rules, regulations, procedures, specifications and additional review standards that it deems necessary and reasonable for the implementation, interpretation, enforcement, and administration of the provisions of this article.
The SPR Board shall review each site plan application taking into consideration the requested project and the immediate and future impacts the project will have on the property where the project is being conducted, the surrounding properties, contiguous or neighboring environmentally sensitive areas, and the Village. In its review, the SPR Board may consider matters pertaining to or impacted by the requested project, including, but not limited to, site drainage, runoff, vehicular traffic including emergency access, driveway access, flooding, erosion, preservation of existing trees and vegetation, soil preservation, topography, shoreline, beach, bluff and wetlands, utility services and equipment, outdoor lighting, landscaping design, visual and sound impact on neighboring properties and such other impact as the Board of Trustees deems appropriate for review in order to protect the property, surrounding properties, the Village and their respective environments, all in accordance and compliance with the Village and State Building Codes. Existing vegetation, soil and grades shall be preserved wherever possible.
A. 
Where a site plan review is required, the property owner or authorized agent shall submit a written application that defines precisely the extent and nature of the contemplated project, including its location on the site, and provide the following documents:
[Amended 9-11-2007 by L.L. No. 4-2007]
(1) 
An up-to-date survey prepared by a licensed surveyor.
(2) 
A Suffolk County Land and Tax Map showing the property and adjacent properties within 200 feet, with the names and addresses of the property owners.
(3) 
A site plan prepared by a professional engineer. For a new dwelling, the site plan must show details for the entire lot. For all other applications, the site plan must show details within 100 feet of the project. All site plans must show such other details of neighboring properties, roadways, and environmentally sensitive areas which are or may be affected by the project. The SPR Board may require additional site review details or an enlarged plan scope, as it deems necessary for review.
(4) 
A tree preservation plan, which indicates the trees, bushes and shrubs to be removed, relocated, preserved, or planted within the site review area.
(5) 
Building plans, if applicable, showing exterior design, footprint, and elevation.
(6) 
In the event a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) consistent with the requirements of Chapter 94, Part 1, entitled "Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control," is required pursuant to the terms of Chapter 94, then that SWPPP shall also be required for site plan approval. The SWPPP shall meet the performance and design criteria and standards in Chapter 94, Article II. The approved site plan shall be consistent with the provisions of Chapter 94.
B. 
The property owner shall physically mark and stake the property to delineate all areas and features which the SPR Board deems pertinent to the review of the application pursuant to regulations of the SPR Board.
[Amended 6-13-2006 by L.L. No. 2-2006; 3-9-2010 by L.L. No. 1-2010; 3-8-2016 by L.L. No. 1-2016]
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Filing fees: Every applicant for site plan review shall pay to the Village Clerk a nonrefundable filing fee of $500.
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Deposit. Every applicant shall deposit $2,000 with the Village for payment of site review expenses incurred pursuant to this article.
C. 
Site review expenses.
(1) 
Each applicant shall be liable for and shall pay the actual and necessary charges which have been incurred by the Village in connection with the review of the application, including engineering and inspection, consultant, stenographic minutes, recording fees, and legal fees. Reimbursable engineering fees shall include, where applicable, the Village’s cost to review stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and inspect stormwater management practices to ensure that they comply with Chapter 94, the Village’s stormwater management and erosion and sediment control law.
(2) 
Expenses incurred pursuant to this Subsection B shall be deducted from the deposit as incurred. If actual expenses exceed the deposit, the applicant is responsible for payment. To the extent that expenses exceed the deposit on hand, the applicant shall pay the balance due and make an additional deposit as deemed necessary by the SPR Board before the review continues to the next stage of review. No decision will be rendered until all outstanding payments of expenses are received by the Village. After filing of the final decision, all unexpended funds of the deposit shall be refunded.
D. 
Security. Whenever the SPR Board approves a site plan with conditions, it may require the posting of surety (in the form approved by the Board of Trustees) in such amount determined sufficient to guarantee final completion of the approved project.
A. 
The decision of the SPR Board must be rendered either in writing or at a public meeting. A written decision or minutes of the public meeting where the action was taken must be filed with the Village Clerk within 30 days after its adoption. The applicant or aggrieved party may request, within 30 days of the filing of the written decision, the specific findings of fact in support of the SPR Board's decision which shall be provided within 30 days of request.
B. 
For all construction subject to review under this article, approval of the SPR Board is a condition precedent to commencing the project or the issuance of a building permit by the Building Inspector.
C. 
The SPR Board may retain experts, including engineers, consultants, and technically skilled individuals or firms, which it deems reasonable and necessary to assist and advise in its review and analysis of the site plan application. The costs shall be paid by the applicant pursuant to § 121-80.