The power to approve site plans has been delegated
to the Planning Board by the Village Board.
[Amended 7-19-2010 by L.L. No. 4-2010]
Site plan review by the Village of Rouses Point
Planning Board shall be required for all new construction except one-
or two-family dwellings or any residential accessory structures.
The purpose of this article is to specify uses
for which approval is required and the elements to be included in
such plan review.
Elements to consider in site plan review include:
A.
Site plan specifies the present characteristics of
a particular parcel and its surroundings and describes intended activities
and their potential impact on the community.
C.
Construction
shall be defined as the enlarging, expanding and/or increasing the
size of the footprint of an existing building or the making of any
exterior structural changes to a building which would require the
issuance of a building permit under the New York State Building Code.
[Added 7-19-2010 by L.L.
No. 4-2010]
Submission requirements are as follows:
A.
Legal data:
(1)
Name and address of applicant and authorization of
owner if different from applicant.
(2)
Name and address of owner(s) of record, if different
from applicant.
(3)
Name and address of person or firm preparing the plan
and map.
(4)
Ownership intentions, such as purchased options.
(5)
Current zoning classifications of property, including
exact zoning boundary if in more than one district.
(6)
Property boundary line plotted to scale. Distance,
angles and area should be shown.
(7)
North arrow, scale and date.
(8)
Locations, width and purpose of all existing and proposed
easements, setbacks, reservations and areas dedicated to public use
within and adjoining the property.
(9)
Property lines and names of owners of adjoining parcels.
(10)
Description of all existing deed restrictions
or covenants applying to the property.
(11)
Record of the application and approval status
of all necessary state and county permits (final only).
B.
Another element, necessary to determine conformity
with the intent of the regulations, is the identification of any state
or county permits required for execution of the project.
Site plan review shall address the impact of
the proposal on the environs, including:
A.
Relationship to adjacent and nearby land uses, both
public and private.
B.
Relationship to existing and proposed traffic patterns.
C.
Relationship to existing and projected water supply,
sewage disposal and similar service capabilities.
D.
Relationship to the community's ability to provide
adequate recreation, education, fire protection and similar facilities
and services to its residents.
E.
Visual compatibility with surroundings.
F.
Effect on air and water quality standards applicable
primarily to industrial site development plans.
G.
Effect on energy consumption and conservation. A draft
environmental impact statement (DEIS) and environmental impact statement
(EIS) will be required if the reviewing agency deems the proposal
to be significant pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review
Act (SEQRA).
Site plan review shall address natural features:
A.
Geological features, such as depth to bedrock and
location of rock outcrops.
B.
Topographical features, including a map showing existing
contour intervals of no more than five feet. Two-foot contour levels
should be required if the topography is relatively flat. Areas of
steep slopes should be delineated as necessary.
C.
Vegetative cover, including existing wooded areas,
significant isolated trees and similar features.
D.
Soil characteristics, such as load-bearing capacity
and drainage capacity.
E.
Hydrologic features should include drainage and run-off
patterns, flood hazard area, wetlands and depth to groundwater.
Site plan review shall address existing development
and infrastructure:
A.
Location and dimension of major buildings and structures.
B.
Location and width of roads and paths, including site
access.
C.
Location, size and flow direction of sewers, water
supply lines and culverts. Major electric, gas and telephone lines
and appurtenances should also be shown.
D.
Location of other existing development land uses,
including parking and loading areas, fences, trees and landscaping.
Site plan review shall address the proposed
development:
A.
Grading and drainage plan showing proposed topography
at appropriate contour intervals. This information can be combined
with the map of existing topography if it can be clearly duplicated.
B.
Location, proposed use and heights of buildings and
other structures such as retaining walls, fences, outdoor storage
tanks, air-conditioning units and waste disposal units.
C.
Location, proposed use, design and construction materials
of improvements not requiring structures, such as parking, loading
and outdoor storage areas.
D.
Location and arrangement of site access and egress,
including all paths for pedestrian and vehicular travel within the
site. Information should include profiles and cross-sections of roadways
and sidewalks, showing grades, widths and location and size of utility
lines.
E.
Location and size of water and sewer lines and appurtenances.
Any means of water supply or sewage disposal, other than extensions
of existing systems, should be described, including location, design
and construction materials.
F.
Location, design and construction materials of all
energy-distribution facilities, including electric, gas and solar
energy.
G.
Location, size and design of all outdoor lighting
facilities and public address systems.
H.
Location, size, design and construction materials
of all outdoor signs.
I.
General landscaping plan and planting schedule, including
the treatment of buffer areas and the location and types of trees
to be planted.
J.
Estimated project construction schedule with possible
phasing plan for large projects (final only).
K.
Additional specifications for materials.
L.
Performance bond, amount, completion schedule, public
improvements covered, inspection and bond approval.
See Attachment A for consideration to determine
action.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Attachment A is included at the end of this chapter.
