Prior to undertaking any new land use activity other than uses specifically excepted in § 117-5 of this chapter, a site plan approval by the Planning Board is required. Applicants for site plan approval shall follow the recommended procedures related to the sketch plan conference as hereinafter set forth. Applicants must comply with all other procedures and requirements of this chapter.
A. 
The initial step in any application shall be for the applicant to request a sketch plan conference, such request to be made in writing by the applicant at least 14 days prior to the second Tuesday of the month.
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A sketch plan conference shall 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:
(1) 
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;
(2) 
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; and
(3) 
A topographic or contour map of adequate scale and detail to show site topography.
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An application for site plan approval shall be made in writing 14 days prior to the Planning Board's regular monthly meeting and shall be accompanied by information contained on the following checklist as determined necessary by the Planning Board during the sketch plan conference. Application and fees are to be submitted to the Barton Town Clerk, who will notify the Chairman of the Planning Board. The applicant may also request a special meeting if the Planning Board does not regularly meet in that month.
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Site plan checklist:
(1) 
Title of drawing, including name and address of applicant and person responsible for the preparation of such drawing.
(2) 
North arrow, scale and date.
(3) 
Boundaries of the property plotted to scale, identifying the owners of abutting parcels;
(4) 
Existing buildings on site and within 200 feet of the boundaries of the site.
(5) 
Drainage plan. May include grading, existing and proposed contours, rock outcrops, depth to bedrock, soil characteristics, and watercourses.
(6) 
Location, design, type of construction, proposed use and exterior dimensions of all buildings.
(7) 
Location, design and type of construction of all parking and truck-loading areas, showing access and egress.
(8) 
Provisions for pedestrian access.
(9) 
Location of outdoor storage, if any.
(10) 
Location, design and construction materials of all existing or proposed site improvements including drains, culverts, retaining walls and fences.
(11) 
Description of the method of sewage disposal and location, design and construction materials of such facilities.
(12) 
Description of the method of securing water supply and location.
(13) 
Location of fire and other emergency zones, including the location of fire hydrants and/or potential fire ponds.
(14) 
Location and design of all energy distribution facilities, including electrical, gas and solar and wind energy.
(15) 
Location, size and design of all proposed signs.
(16) 
Location and proposed development of all buffer areas, including existing vegetative cover.
(17) 
Location and design of outdoor lighting facilities.
(18) 
Identification of the location and amount of building area proposed for retail sales or similar commercial activity.
(19) 
General landscaping plan and planting schedule.
(20) 
An estimated project construction schedule.
(21) 
Identification of any permits from other governmental bodies required for the project's execution.
(22) 
Record of application for and status of all necessary permits from other governmental bodies.
(23) 
For projects classified as Type I under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), a full environmental assessment form (EAF) is required. For projects classified as "unlisted" under SEQRA, a short environmental assessment form (EAF) is required. After review of these documents, the Planning Board may require additional information.
(24) 
An agriculture data statement (ADS) must be submitted if the proposed project occurs on property within an agricultural district containing a farm operation or on property with boundaries within 500 feet of a farm operation within an agricultural district.
(25) 
Other elements integral to the proposed development as may be considered necessary in the particular case by the Planning Board.
(26) 
Disclosure of any hazardous material to be used on site and description of storage/waste disposal plan for such hazardous waste.
A. 
The application shall be accompanied by a fee as may be determined by the Town Board of the Town of Barton from time to time, and a list of such fees are on file with the Town Clerk.
B. 
The applicant shall be responsible for the cost of any expert fees for any expert determined by the Town of Barton to be necessary in its evaluation of the application. The applicant shall deposit a sum sufficient for such expert's fees within seven days of being notified by the Town of Barton of such amount. Any portion of the fee not used to pay for the retention of an expert by the Town of Barton shall be refunded to the applicant.
Costs incurred by the Planning Board for consultation fees or other extraordinary expenses in connection with the review of a proposed site plan shall be charged to the applicant. The applicant will be provided with an estimate of such costs within 10 days after the sketch plan conference, which cost estimate shall be payable at the time that an application for a site plan approval is made to the Barton Town Clerk. In no event shall the fees be greater than that established by 6 NYCRR 617.13. If the estimate exceeds actual expenses, the excess will be refunded. If expenses are greater than the estimate, the difference will be billed.