The Planning Board is hereby authorized to review and approve,
approve with modifications, or disapprove special permits pursuant
to Village Law § 7-725-b in accordance with the standards
and procedures set forth in this chapter.
All uses designated as requiring a special use permit shall
have a special use permit and a site plan approved by the Planning
Board prior to the issuance of a zoning permit or a certificate of
compliance by the Zoning Officer.
The Zoning Officer shall refer any application for a zoning permit which also requires a special use permit to the Planning Board. All applications for special use permits shall be submitted and reviewed following the procedures for site plan reviews as provided in Article IX of this chapter.
A.
In considering and acting on special use permits, the Planning Board
shall consider the public health, safety, welfare, and comfort and
convenience of the public in general, the residents of proposed developments,
and the residents of the immediate surrounding area.
B.
The Planning Board may prescribe such appropriate conditions and
safeguards as may be required in order that the results of its action
shall, to the maximum extent possible, further the accomplishment
of the following objectives:
(1)
Compatibility: That the proposed use is of a character compatible
with the surrounding neighborhood and in harmony with the comprehensive
plan for the community.
(2)
Public Facilities: That the public facilities to service the
proposed use, including water supply, sewage disposal, drainage facilities,
and street facilities, and any other utilities and public services
are adequate for the intended level of use.
