Prior to undertaking any new land use activity (except for the one-family dwellings and the other uses which are specifically excepted in § 133-3 of this chapter), a site plan approval by the Planning Board is required. Applicants for site plan approval may find it advantageous to follow the recommended procedures related to the presubmittal conference as hereinafter set forth. Applicants must comply with all other procedures and requirements of this chapter.
A presubmittal conference may be held between
the Planning Board and the applicant prior to the preparation and
submission of a formal site plan. The intent of such a conference
is to enable the applicant to inform the Planning Board of his proposal
prior to the preparation of a detailed site plan and for the Planning
Board to review the basic site design concept, advise the applicant
as to potential problems and concerns and to generally determine the
information to be required on the site plan. In order to accomplish
these objectives, the applicant shall provide the following:
A.
A statement and rough sketch showing the locations
and dimensions of principal and accessory structures, parking areas,
access signs (with descriptions), existing and proposed vegetation
and other planned features; anticipated changes in the existing topography
and natural features and, where applicable, measures and features
to comply with flood hazard and flood insurance regulations.
B.
An area map showing the parcel under consideration
for site plan review and all properties, subdivisions, streets, rights-of-way,
easements and other pertinent features within 200 feet of the boundaries
of the parcel.
A.
Five copies of the application for site plan approval
shall be made, in writing, on forms available at the Town Clerk's
office, to the Zoning Office and shall be accompanied by information
contained on the following checklist. Where the presubmittal conference
was held, the accompanying information shall be drawn from the following
checklist as determined necessary by the Planning Board at said presubmittal
conference.
B.
Site plan checklist. The following shall be provided
(in addition to any approved site plan application form):
(1)
The title of the drawing, including the name and address
and phone numbers of the applicant and the professional responsible
for the preparation of such drawing.
(2)
North arrow, scale and date.
(3)
The boundaries of the property plotted to scale, including
location, widths, elevations, topography at two-foot intervals (or
as otherwise required by the Planning Board), and names of all existing
and proposed streets and other pertinent features within 200 feet
of the boundaries of the property.
(4)
The location and sizes of all existing and proposed
buildings and structures, including building envelopes.
(5)
Deed restrictions (existing and proposed).
(6)
The identity and mailing addresses of the owners of
all adjacent properties.
(7)
The locations, dimensions and purposes of all existing
and proposed setbacks and easements.
(8)
The location, dimensions and purposes of any areas
dedicated for public use.
(9)
A grading and drainage plan, showing existing and
proposed contours, rock outcrops, depth to bedrock, soil characteristics
(including type) and watercourses.
(10)
The location, design, type of construction, proposed
use (including hours of operation) and exterior dimensions of all
buildings.
(11)
A narrative description of the proposed use.
(12)
Descriptions and color(s) of structure facade materials,
including roofing, trim, etc.
(13)
Elevations at a scale of 1/4 inch equals one foot
for all exterior facades of the proposed structure(s) and/or alterations
to or expansion of existing facades, showing design features and indicating
the type and color of materials to be used.
(14)
The location, design and type of construction of all
parking and truck-loading areas, showing access and egress, with traffic
circulation.
(15)
Provisions for width and weight requirements of access
streets and roads for fire trucks, school buses, Town equipment and
other such vehicles.
(16)
Provision for pedestrian access and walks.
(17)
The location of outdoor storage, if any.
(18)
The location, design and construction materials of
all existing or proposed site improvements, including drains, culverts,
retaining walls and fences.
(19)
A description of the method of sewage disposal and
location, size, flow direction, design and construction materials
of such facilities.
(20)
A description of the method of securing public water
and location, size, design and construction materials of such facilities,
where applicable. When no public water is proposed, a statement of
the availability (quantity and quality) of subsurface water sources.
(21)
The location of fire and other emergency zones, including
the location of fire hydrants, and ingress and egress to the same.
(22)
The location, size and design and type of construction
of all proposed signs.
(23)
The location and proposed development of all buffer
areas, including existing vegetative cover in specific detail for
types of plantings, size and spacing.
(24)
The location, size and design of existing and proposed
outdoor lighting facilities.
(25)
Identification of the location and amount of building
area proposed for retail sales or similar commercial activity.
(26)
Landscape plan showing all existing natural land features,
trees, forest cover and all proposed changes to these features, including
size, type of plant material and spacing.
(27)
Photographs of all surrounding structures taken from
a streetside elevation (to depict existing predominant architectural
features of the existing neighborhood).
(28)
An estimated project construction schedule.
(29)
A record of application for and status of all necessary
permits from other governmental bodies.
(30)
Identification of any permits from other governmental
bodies required for the project's execution.
(31)
Location and identification of any viewsheds, natural,
historical, architectural or cultural features, ridgelines, protected
natural resources or other land features deemed to be of value in
any Town-recognized Comprehensive Plan and/or any other amended and/or
officially recognized Town planning document or resource.
(32)
A statement from the applicant setting forth in what
manner the proposed site plan preserves open space, scenic views,
identified natural resources on or within the viewshed of the subject
property, the architectural compatibility with the architectural character
of the area or neighborhood.
(33)
Such other elements, documents or information integral
or related to the proposed development as may be considered necessary
in the particular case by the Planning Board.
(34)
As part of the application, the applicant shall submit
forms and documents required to show compliance with Environmental
Quality Review and such other documents as may be required by law
including a completed Short Environmental Assessment Form. (Long Form
may be required at discretion of Planning Board.)
(35)
If the application is required under § 239-m
of the General Municipal Law to be forwarded to the Madison County
Planning Department, the application shall contain all information
required to present a full statement of the proposed action to said
Agency under § 239-m.
An application for site plan review shall be
accompanied by the fee as set, from time to time, by Town Board resolution.
The costs incurred by the Planning Board for
consultation fees or other expenses in connection with the review
of a proposed site plan shall be charged to the applicant and as in
accordance with Local Law 3 of 2006.[1] By submitting an application, the applicant agrees to
pay such expenses and to furnish a cash deposit for the payment thereof.
