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Cobleskill Village City Zoning Code

§ 160-7.4

Planning Board Review of preliminary site plan.

The Planning Board shall review the preliminary site plan and shall determine whether the applicant has met the following criteria for approval:
A. 
Adequacy of layout and design of vehicular access and circulation on the site and surrounding streets, including intersections, road widths, pavement surfaces, and traffic controls.
[Amended 12-18-2007 by L.L. No. 14-2007]
B. 
Adequacy of the layout and design of off-street parking, loading, lighting, signage and general relationship with proposed structures.
C. 
Adequacy of stormwater and drainage facilities, water supply and sewage disposal facilities. No water supply dead ends shall be permitted.
[Amended 4-15-2008 by L.L. No. 3-2008]
D. 
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 shall be incorporated to the maximum possible extent.
E. 
Adequacy of protection of adjacent properties from noise, glare, unsightliness or other objectionable features.
F. 
Adequacy of provisions for emergency vehicular zones and fire-fighting access.
G. 
Consistency of architectural features with § 160-12, Building Design Standards.
H. 
Special attention to the adequacy of structures, roadways and landscaping in areas with susceptibility to ponding, flooding, slippage and/or erosion.
I. 
For new construction, the layout and location of underground cables, such as electric, telephone, cable television, etc.
J. 
Adequacy of layout and design of pedestrian access and circulation on the site and in relation to the surrounding streets, including sidewalks, crosswalks, walkway structures and overall pedestrian convenience, including:
[Added 12-18-2007 by L.L. No. 14-2007]
(1) 
Sidewalks consistent with § 131-3 of this Code are required along and parallel to each public street.
(2) 
Unless site conditions dictate otherwise, a separation distance of five feet shall be maintained between sidewalks and the curbline of any public street.
(3) 
Crosswalks and walkways across public streets and within parking areas and on-site vehicle areas shall be clearly marked with surface striping.
(4) 
Whenever possible, on-site sidewalks and pedestrian walkways shall interconnect with those of adjacent sites.