Name of the project, locus, date and scale plan.

Name and address of the owner of record, developer, and seal of the engineer, landscape architect or architect.

The location and boundaries of the lot, adjacent streets or ways, and the location and owners' names of all adjacent properties and those within 300 feet of the property line, and all zoning district boundaries.

Existing and proposed topography at the two-foot contour intervals and the location of wetlands, streams, water bodies, drainage swales, areas subject to flooding and base flood elevations and unique natural land features.

Existing and proposed structures, including dimensions and elevations, and all exterior entrances and exits.

The location of parking and loading areas, public and private ways, driveways, walkways, and access and egress points.

The location and description of all proposed septic systems, percolation test when necessary, water supply, storm drainage systems, including existing and proposed drain lines, culverts, drainage swales, catch basins, drainage calculations, and subdrainage along with soil logs, utilities, hydrants, manholes, lighting fixtures, and refuse and other waste disposal methods.

Proposed landscape features, including the location and description of buffers, screening, fencing and plantings, including the size and type of material.

The location, dimensions, height, color, illumination and characteristics of existing and proposed signs.

The location and a description of proposed open space or recreation areas.

The plan shall describe estimated daily and peak hour vehicle trips to be generated by the site and traffic flow patterns for vehicles and pedestrians, showing adequate access to and from the site and adequate circulation within the site. A detailed traffic impact statement is required for use as specified in § 8.8.1.6.

A plan for the control of erosion, dust, and silt, both during and after construction sequencing, temporary and permanent erosion control, and protection of water bodies.

For alterations to any existing or new business/commercial/industrial uses a table containing the following information:

Elevation plans at a scale of 1/4 inch equals one foot for all exterior facades of the proposed structure(s) and/or existing facades plus addition(s) showing design features and indicating the type and color of materials to be used.

The adequacy of the data and methodology used by the applicant to determine the impacts of the proposed development;

The effects of the projected impacts of the proposed development; and

Recommended conditions or remedial measures to accommodate or mitigate the expected impacts of the proposed development.

Approval of the site plan based on a determination that the proposed project will constitute a suitable development and is in compliance with the standards set forth in this bylaw;

Disapproval of the site plan based on a determination that the proposed project does not meet the standards for review set forth in this bylaw; or

Approval of the project subject to any conditions, modifications and restrictions which will ensure that the project meets the standards for review.

The site plan complies with the commercial development and performance standards contained in § 8.8.

The site plan minimizes traffic and safety impacts of the proposed development on adjacent highways or roads and maximizes the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site.

The proposed development to the extent feasible: a) is integrated into the existing landscape and protects abutting properties; b) minimizes adverse environmental impacts on such features as wetlands, floodplains, and aquifer recharge areas; c) minimizes obstruction of scenic views from publicly accessible locations; d) preserves unique natural or historical features; e) minimizes tree, vegetation, and soil removal and grade changes; f) maximizes open space retention; and g) screens objectionable features from neighboring properties and roadways.

The architectural design, layout and landscaping of the proposed development is in harmony with the historic, rural character of the neighborhood and the Town of Hadley.

The proposed development is served with adequate water supply and waste disposal systems and will not place excessive demands on the Town services and infrastructure.

The site plan shows adequate measures to prevent pollution of surface or ground water, to minimize erosion and sedimentation, and to prevent changes in groundwater levels, increased runoff and potential for flooding.

The number of curb cuts on state and local roads shall be minimized. To the extent feasible, access to businesses shall be provided via one of the following:

One driveway per business shall be permitted as a matter of right. Where deemed necessary by the special permit granting authority, two driveways may be permitted as part of the site plan approval process which shall be clearly marked "entrance" and "exit."

Curb cuts shall be limited to the minimum width for safe entering and exiting and shall in no case exceed 24 feet in width.

All driveways shall be designed to afford motorists exiting to highways with safe sight distance.

The proposed development shall assure safe interior circulation within its site by separating pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic.

A traffic impact statement shall be prepared, which shall contain:

In each case where a new building(s) or new use of more than 10,000 square feet is proposed, the applicant shall prepare and submit a trip reduction plan which clearly identifies a combination of transportation systems management strategies which are designed to reduce anticipated vehicle trips by 35%. These strategies should include, but are not limited to:

Proposed projects or uses must comply with parking and off-street loading requirements in § 5.4 and the following standards:

For developments which make a long-term commitment to actively promote employee and public use of transit, ridesharing, and other means to reduce single-occupant vehicle (SOV) trips, minimum parking standards may be reduced by a percentage to be determined by the Planning Board based upon the adequacy of trip reduction plans submitted in accordance with § 8.8.1.

A landscaped buffer strip at least 15 feet wide, continuous except for approved driveways, shall be established adjacent to any public road to visually separate parking and other uses from the road. The buffer strip shall be planted with grass, medium-height shrubs, and shade trees (minimum two-inch caliper, planted at least every 50 feet along the road frontage). At all street or driveway intersections, trees or shrubs shall be set back a sufficient distance from such intersections so that they do not present a traffic visibility hazard. The sidewalk required above shall be incorporated into the buffer strip.

Large parking areas shall be subdivided with landscaped islands so that no paved parking surface shall extend more than 120 feet in width. At least one tree (minimum two-inch caliper) per 35 parking spaces shall be provided.

Exposed storage areas, machinery, service areas, truck loading areas, utility buildings and structures and other unsightly uses shall be screened from view from neighboring properties and streets using dense, hardy evergreen plantings, or earthen berms, or wall or tight fence complemented by evergreen plantings.

All landscaped areas shall be properly maintained. Shrubs or trees which die shall be replaced within one growing season.

Architectural design shall be compatible with the rural/historical character and scale of buildings in the neighborhood and the Town through the use of appropriate building materials, screening, breaks in roof and wall lines and other architectural techniques. Variation in detail, form and siting shall be used to provide visual interest and avoid monotony. Proposed buildings shall relate harmoniously to each other, with adequate light, air, circulation, and separation between buildings.

The Planning Board may adopt such regulations as may be necessary to further specify design standards.

The rate of surface water runoff from a site shall not be increased after construction. If needed to meet this requirement and to maximize groundwater recharge, increased runoff from impervious surfaces shall be recharged on site by being diverted to vegetated surfaces for infiltration or through the use of detention ponds. Dry wells shall be used only where other methods are infeasible and shall require oil, grease, and sediment traps to facilitate removal of contaminants.

Neighboring properties shall not be adversely affected by flooding from excessive runoff.

Exposed or disturbed areas due to stripping of vegetation, soil removal and regrading shall be permanently stabilized within six months of occupancy of a structure.

During construction, temporary vegetation and/or mulching shall be used to protect exposed areas from erosion. Until a disturbed area is permanently stabilized, sediment in runoff water shall be trapped by using staked hay bales or sedimentation traps.

Permanent erosion control and vegetative measures shall be in accordance with the erosion/sedimentation/vegetative practices recommended by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

All slopes exceeding 15% resulting from site grading shall be both covered with four inches of topsoil and planted with a vegetative cover sufficient to prevent erosion or be stabilized by a retaining wall.

Dust control shall be used during grading operations if the grading is to occur within 200 feet of an occupied residence or place of business. Dust control methods may consist of grading fine soils on calm days only or dampening the ground with water.

No highly flammable or explosive liquids, solids, or gases shall be stored in bulk above ground, unless they are located in anchored tanks at least 75 feet from any lot line, Town way, or interior roadway, plus all relevant federal and state regulations shall also be met. Underground storage tanks are prohibited.

Propane gas tanks in one-hundred-pound cylinders (or smaller) shall be exempt from these safety regulations.

Any outdoor lighting fixture newly installed or replaced shall be shielded so that is does not produce a strong, direct light beyond the property boundaries.

No light standard shall be taller than 15 feet.