Hewlett Neck City Zoning Code
ARTICLE X
Site Plan Review
§ 195-56 Purposes.
It is hereby determined that there shall be a formal public process of site plan review in the Village of Hewlett Neck in order to help ensure that the future use, reuse, development and redevelopment of properties will be planned and designed in such a way as to further the public health, safety and general welfare of the population. It is hereby further determined that there shall be specific standards established in this chapter for such review.
§ 195-57 Board of Trustees approval.
[Amended 3-27-2018 by L.L. No. 2-2018]
A.
Site plan approval by the Board of Trustees shall be required prior to the issuance of a building permit or certificate of occupancy for all structures or uses that require special use permit approval by the Board of Trustees.
B.
Site plan approval by the Board of Trustees shall be required prior to a substantial change in the topography of any land. For the purposes of this section, any change in topography in excess of one foot in height or elevation shall be considered a substantial change.
§ 195-58 Application requirements and information.
All site plan applications shall be submitted to the Village Clerk on forms provided by the Village Clerk. They shall be accompanied by 12 prints of a detailed site plan prepared by a legally qualified individual or firm, including but not limited to a registered architect, landscape architect or professional engineer. The site plan shall demonstrate that, insofar as practicable, all standards of this chapter have been met. All site plan applications shall include at least the following information, as applicable and appropriate:
A.
General. Site plans shall be drawn on sheets not exceeding a size of 36 inches by 48 inches and to a convenient scale, but not less than one inch equals 20 feet unless otherwise approved by the Board of Trustees.
B.
Legal data:
(1)
Name and address of applicant, and authorization by owner if different from applicant.
(2)
Name, address, signature and seal of the professional preparing the site plan.
(3)
Title of the development, date prepared and date of revisions, if any.
(4)
North arrow, scale and site vicinity map drawn to a scale of not less than one inch equals 600 feet.
(5)
Section, block and lot number(s).
(6)
Description of all existing and proposed deed restrictions or covenants.
(7)
Location, width and purpose of all existing and proposed easements, setbacks, reservations and areas dedicated to public use within and adjacent to the property.
(8)
Existing zoning of the property and all adjoining properties.
(9)
Zoning Information Chart, including an indication of any necessary variances. The chart shall include the following items and shall indicate the minimum or maximum as required by this chapter and what is proposed to be provided for each, as applicable:
(a)
Proposed use of structure.
(b)
Lot area (square feet).
(c)
Lot width and frontage.
(d)
Building coverage.
(e)
Gross floor area(s).
(f)
Front, side and rear yards.
(g)
Building height (stories and feet).
(h)
Building dimensions.
(i)
Usable open space (square feet).
(j)
Off-street parking and loading spaces.
C.
Natural features:
(1)
Topographic data at a maximum contour interval of two feet, showing existing and proposed contours, extended at least 10 feet onto adjoining properties.
(2)
Boundaries of any area subject to flooding or stormwater overflows.
(3)
Location of all existing watercourses, water bodies, intermittent streams, wetlands and springs.
(4)
Description of vegetation on site, including existing landscaping, the location of existing wooded areas and all individual trees with a diameter of eight inches or more measured three feet above the base of the trunk.
(5)
Any other significant existing natural features.
D.
Existing structures and utilities:
(1)
Location of all structures on the premises and approximate location of all neighboring structures within 100 feet of the lot lines of the premises.
(2)
Location of all existing public and private roads and rights-of-way, paved areas and sidewalks adjoining the property, including the names and paved widths of roads.
(3)
Locations, dimensions, grades and flow direction of existing sewers, culverts, water lines and other underground utilities within the property and within adjacent street, to the extent known or relevant.
(4)
Location of existing fences and screening.
(5)
All other existing improvements.
E.
Proposed development:
(1)
Location and dimensions of all proposed structures (including length, width, floor elevations and height), with floor plans showing all proposed floor space by type of use and floor level.
(2)
Preliminary architectural plans showing at least three exterior elevations of the proposed structure, including dimensions, materials and colors to be used.
(3)
Location, width and finished grades of proposed public and private streets, driveways, roads and sidewalks, including pavement type and center-line profiles. All slopes shall be indicated by percentage of grade. Elevations at center line of street, top of curb and at the lot line shall also be indicated on the profile. Where there is no curb, the curb elevation shall be assumed to be equal to the elevation at the center line of the street and shall be so indicated.
(4)
Location, layout, finished grade, pavement specifications and curbing proposed for parking and loading spaces, including access drives.
(5)
Location, design and proposed screening of any outdoor storage areas, including proposed provisions for recycling and refuse storage and collection.
(6)
Approximate location of proposed utilities. [Note: The submission of plans showing the location, size and design of all proposed water supply, sanitary sewerage, valves, hydrants and other such utility facilities, including connections to any existing facilities, with profiles, may be required prior to the issuance of a building permit.]
(7)
Approximate location of proposed stormwater drainage system. [Note: The submission of plans showing the details of catch basins, dry wells, recharge basins and other related facilities and the calculation of expected storm drain loads and stormwater runoff to be accommodated by the proposed drainage system in accordance with all requirements of the Nassau County Department of Public Works may be required prior to the issuance of a building permit.]
(8)
Landscaping plan, to include type, size, quantity and location of all plants and other landscaping materials to be used, with common and scientific names. Included in the plan shall be an indication of all existing vegetation to be retained, a line indicating the limit of the area of disturbance and the methods to be used to protect existing vegetation during the course of construction. Cross sections shall be provided, as appropriate.
(9)
Snow removal management plan.
(10)
Type, location, design, shielding, illumination levels, in footcandles and hours of operation, of exterior lighting.
(11)
Location, type, size, typography, design, color, materials and illumination of all signs.
(12)
Illustration of the ultimate potential development of the site, if the site plan application represents only a portion or phase of a larger possible development.
(13)
Estimate of earthwork, showing the quantity of any material to be imported to or removed from the site.
(14)
Description of measures planned to assure proper erosion and sedimentation control both during and after construction.
(15)
Statement from the applicant's engineer indicating the estimated cost of construction of all proposed site improvements.
F.
A stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) consistent with the requirements of Chapter 179, entitled "Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control," shall be required for site plan approval. The SWPPP shell meet the performance and design criteria and standards in Chapter 179, Article II. The approved site plan shall be consistent with the provisions of Chapter 179.
[Added 4-9-2007 by L.L. No. 4-2007]
§ 195-59 Concurrent public hearing.
The Board of Trustees shall consider the proposed site plan at the same public hearing as required for the special use permit. Board of Trustees action with respect to the site plan shall be incorporated into its decision with respect to the special use permit.
§ 195-60 Notification of public hearing.
Notification of the Board of Trustees public hearing shall be as required for the related special use permit.
§ 195-61 Conformity required.
No site improvements or change of use may be implemented, no construction shall commence and no permits shall be issued by applicable enforcement agents or officers of the Village until after approval for said improvements or change of use is granted by the Board of Trustees where such approval is required, and all modifications and conditions as set forth in said approval are certified as having been met, as evidenced by the signature of the Mayor on the site plan, except as may be otherwise specifically provided for in the resolution of site plan approval. Continued compliance with all such conditions shall be a requirement of the continued validity of any building permit or certificate of occupancy issued pursuant thereto.
§ 195-62 Expiration of site plan; extension of time period.
A.
The approval of a signed site plan shall expire in the event that:
(1)
An application has not been made for a building permit or a certificate of occupancy within one year after the date the site plan was signed.
(2)
All construction in accordance with the approved site plan has not been completed within three years after the date the site plan was signed.
(3)
Construction in accordance with the site plan substantially ceases, prior to completion, for a period of one year or more after commencement.
B.
Any application for extension shall be made by the applicant to the Village Clerk prior to the expiration of the specific time period sought to be extended. Such application shall be accompanied by a fee of $250. The Board of Trustees may extend all time limits for good cause shown, if said Board deems such extension warranted.
§ 195-63 General standards.
In considering proposed site plans, the Board of Trustees will be guided by the purposes of this chapter, including the purposes of the applicable zoning district or districts, the specific off-street parking and site design standards as set forth in this chapter and the following general standards:
A.
The opportunity for safe, adequate and convenient vehicular and pedestrian traffic circulation both within and without the site. At least the following aspects of the site plan shall be evaluated to determine conformity to this standard:
(1)
The effect of the proposed development on traffic conditions on existing streets.
(2)
The number, locations and dimensions of vehicular and pedestrian entrances, exits, drives and walkways.
(3)
The adequacy of safe visibility at all exit points of the site. The driver of an automobile should have an unobstructed view of the street for the distance necessary to allow safe entrance into the traffic stream.
(4)
The location, arrangement and adequacy of off-street parking and loading facilities.
(5)
Patterns of vehicular and pedestrian circulation, both within the boundaries of the development and in relation to the adjoining road and sidewalk system.
(6)
The location, arrangement and adequacy of facilities for the physically handicapped, such as ramps, depressed curbs and reserved parking spaces.
(7)
The location, arrangement and adequacy of landscaping within and bordering parking facilities and loading spaces.
(8)
The adequacy of fire lanes and other emergency facilities and services. The applicant shall be required to allow enforcement of parking and traffic circulation restrictions by local police, fire and Village officials, as determined appropriate.
B.
The protection of environmental quality and the preservation and enhancement of property values. At least the following aspects of the site plan shall be evaluated to determine conformity to this standard:
(1)
The location, height and materials of walls, fences, hedges and plantings so as to ensure harmony with adjacent development, screen parking facilities and loading spaces and to conceal storage areas, refuse areas, utility installations and other such features.
(2)
The prevention of dust, erosion and drainage onto adjacent properties, both during and after construction, through the planting of ground cover or the installation of other appropriate protective devices and/or ground surfaces.
(3)
The preservation of natural features such as wetlands, unique wildlife habitats, historic structures, major trees and scenic views both to and from the site.
(4)
The arrangement, type and design of signage and exterior lighting.
(5)
The design and arrangement of buildings, structures and accessory facilities (such as air-conditioning systems, public address systems, etc.) so as to achieve minimum and acceptable noise levels at the property boundaries.
(6)
The provision of adequate storm and surface water drainage facilities so as to properly drain the site while maximizing groundwater recharge, minimizing downstream flooding and preventing the degradation of water quality.
(7)
Access to sunlight as related to building siting, orientation and landscaping, as well as present and potential future solar energy systems.
(8)
The design and arrangement of facilities to accommodate both refuse and recycling storage containers.