Castelton On Hudson Village
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VIII
Site Plan Requirements and Procedure
§ 210-54 Applicability.
Prior to the issuance of a certificate of compliance by the Building Inspector for any use subject to site plan review as specified in Article IV, Use Regulations, and any amendments thereto, a detailed site plan shall be submitted to the Planning Board for its review and approval in accordance with the standards and procedures outlined below.
§ 210-55 Sketch plan.
A sketch plan conference between the Planning Board and applicant shall be encouraged to review the basic site design concept and generally determine the information to be required on the preliminary site plan. At the sketch plan conference, the applicant should provide the data discussed below in addition to a statement or rough sketch describing what is proposed.
An area map showing the parcel under consideration for site plan review, and all properties, subdivisions, streets and easements within 200 feet of the boundaries thereof. Such area map shall be oriented to the nearest street or highway intersection.
The sketch plan shall show the general slope of the parcel under consideration, and a notation shall be included on the sketch plan giving the estimated percentage of slope on the parcel. Based upon this information and appropriate site visits by the Planning Board and/or its consultants, the Board shall determine the contour interval to be shown on the preliminary site plan.
Complete information, including identification of all involved agencies, as required of the applicant for compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR). Lead agency determination of significance or nonsignificance shall be made prior to any submittals for preliminary review.
§ 210-56 Preliminary plan requirements.
An application for preliminary site plan approval, as prepared by a registered landscape architect, architect or professional engineer, shall be made in writing and shall be accompanied by a plan with such information from the following checklist as determined to be necessary by the Planning Board at the sketch plan conference:
Title of drawing, including name and address of applicant and person responsible for preparation of such drawing.
North arrow, date and written and graphic scale.
Boundaries of the property plotted to scale.
Existing watercourses, flood-prone areas as described by FEMA mapping and New York State regulated wetlands.
Description of existing vegetative cover and location of all existing trees over eight inches in diameter.
Location of other significant natural or man-made features of historical or cultural interest which exist on the site.
Location of existing uses and outlines of structures drawn to scale on and within 100 feet of the lot line.
Location and description of other existing development on the site, including fences, landscaping and screening.
Grading and drainage plan, showing existing and proposed contours at an appropriate interval to be specified by the Planning Board and referenced to USGS datum elevations.
Location, proposed use and height of all structures.
Location, design and construction materials of all parking and truck loading areas, with access and egress drives thereto.
Provisions for pedestrian access.
Location of outdoor storage, if any.
Location, design and construction materials of all existing or proposed site improvements, including drains, culverts, retaining walls and fences.
Description of the method of sewage disposal and location.
Description of the method of securing water and location.
Location of fire and other emergency zones, including the location of fire hydrants.
Location, design and construction materials of all energy distribution facilities, including electrical, gas and solar energy.
Location, size and design and construction materials of all proposed signage.
Landscape planting plan showing planting areas and specifying plant types.
Location, design and specification of outdoor lighting.
Illustrations or sketches of proposed street furniture.
Other information as deemed necessary by the Planning Board.
§ 210-57 Planning Board review of preliminary site plan.
The Planning Board shall review a preliminary site plan and shall determine whether the applicant has met the following criteria for approval. Where necessary, the Planning Board shall require such modifications of the site plan as are determined necessary for meeting the criteria for approval.
General considerations.
Adequacy of layout and design of vehicular and pedestrian access and circulation, including intersections, road widths, pavement, surfaces, traffic islands, medians or channelization structures, traffic controls, walkways, structures and overall pedestrian convenience.
Adequacy of layout and design of off-street parking, loading, lighting, signage and general relationship with proposed structures.
Adequacy of type and use of trees, shrubbery and other landscape elements for aesthetic, screening or buffering purposes and the relationship with existing trees and vegetation, which should be incorporated to the maximum possible extent.
Adequacy of protection of adjacent properties from noise, glare, unsightliness or other objectionable features.
Adequacy of provisions for emergency vehicular zones and fire fighting access.
Special attention to the adequacy of structures, roadways and landscaping in areas with susceptibility to ponding, flooding, slippage and/or erosion.
§ 210-58 Referral under statute; coordination of other required reviews.
In accordance with §§ 239-l and 239-m of the General Municipal Law, the Planning Board shall refer all applications for site plan review to the Rensselaer County Bureau of Budget, Research and Planning.
At the sketch plan conference, the applicant shall be informed by the Planning Board of any other required reviews, including but not limited to SEQR and Historic Commission reviews (under Article IX of this chapter). Such additional required reviews shall be conducted in a coordinated manner with site plan review.
§ 210-59 Consultant review.
The Planning Board may consult with the Building Inspector, Fire Chief, the Superintendent of Public Works, the Village Board of Trustees, other local and county officials and the Board's designated private consultants, in addition to representatives of federal and state agencies, including but not limited to the Natural Resources Conservation Service, New York State Department of Transportation, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
§ 210-60 Public hearing. [1]
The Planning Board shall conduct a public hearing on the preliminary site plan. Such public hearing shall be conducted within 62 days of the receipt of the application for preliminary site plan approval and shall be advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in the Village at least five days before the public hearing.
§ 210-61 Planning Board action on preliminary site plan.
Within 62 days of such public hearing, the Planning Board shall act on the preliminary site plan. If no decision is made within said sixty-day period, the preliminary site plan shall be considered approved. The Planning Board's action shall be in the form of a written statement to the applicant stating whether or not the preliminary site plan is approved, disapproved or approved with modifications.[1]
The Planning Board's statement may include recommendations of desirable modifications to be incorporated in the final site plan. Conformance with these modifications shall be considered a condition of approval. If the preliminary site plan is disapproved, the Planning Board's statement will contain the reasons for such findings. In such a case, the Planning Board may recommend further study of the site plan and resubmission to the Planning Board after it has been revised or redesigned.
§ 210-62 Procedure for final site plan approval.
After receiving approval from the Planning Board on a preliminary site plan, the applicant shall submit a final site plan. If more than six months have elapsed since the time of the Planning Board's action on the preliminary site plan or conditions have changed significantly in the interim, the Planning Board may require resubmission of the preliminary site plan for further review and possible revision prior to accepting the proposed final site plan for review. The final site plan shall conform substantially to the approved preliminary site plan. It shall incorporate any modifications that may have been recommended by the Planning Board in its preliminary review. All such compliances shall be clearly indicated by the applicant on the appropriate submission.
The following additional information shall accompany an application for final site plan approval:
§ 210-63 Planning Board action on final site plan.
Within 62 days of receipt of the application for final site plan approval, the Planning Board shall render a decision to the applicant. If no decision is made within the sixty-two-day period, the final site plan shall be considered approved. This sixty-two-day period may be extended upon mutual agreement of the Planning Board and the applicant, or if the requirements for full SEQR review have not been met within the sixty-two-day period.
[Amended 10-27-1997 by L.L. No. 6-1997]
Upon approval of the final site plan and payment by the applicant of all fees and reimbursable costs due to the Village, the Planning Board shall endorse its approval on a copy of the final site plan and shall forward such a copy to the Building Inspector.
§ 210-64 Reimbursable costs.
Costs incurred by the Planning Board for consultation fees or other extraordinary expense in connection with the review of a proposed site plan shall be charged to the applicant, based upon a fee schedule as established by the Village Board of Trustees.