The site plan shall be drawn by a licensed design professional
on a series of sheets of uniform size containing the information listed
below on each of the respective sheets. The maximum sheet size should
be 30 inches by 42 inches. Sheet sizes of reasonable dimensions should
be used, such as 24 inches by 36 inches, not 16 inches by 48 inches.
The site plan shall be drawn at a scale of one inch equals 10 feet,
if practicable, but not smaller than one inch equals 30 feet.
A.
Planimetric Site Layout Sheet (Sheet No. 1). (Note: Topography is
not shown on this sheet. Refer to Attachment E[1] for sheet layout.) The Planimetric Site Layout Sheet shall
show:
(1)
Area map taken from and at the same scale as the Village of Suffern
Zoning Map [one inch equals 300 feet].
(2)
Existing zoning district boundaries within 500 feet, to be shown
on the area map. If such a boundary goes through the site in question,
it shall also be shown on the site plan.
(3)
The applicant's entire holdings. If the applicant is other than the
owner of record, then the owner of record's entire contiguous holdings
shall be shown.
(5)
Property boundaries and existing tax lot lines.
(6)
Existing public streets abutting or crossing the site.
(7)
Existing structures and uses located on the site.
(8)
Approximate locations of wooded areas and existing structures within
200 feet of site lot lines.
(9)
Proposed location and use of any new building or structure, including
all above-ground mechanical, electrical and other utility equipment.
(11)
Existing and proposed vehicular access to and from the site.
(12)
Location and layout of driveways, parking areas and loading
areas.
(13)
Proposed location, type and height of fencing.
(14)
Proposed location of outdoor lighting facilities.
(15)
Site plan of ultimate development, if the project is to be staged.
(17)
Location of the curb cuts [or points of access and egress for
the properties immediately abutting and across the street from the
access point(s) to the site].
(18)
Bulk table, identifying noncomplying items or those needing
a variance.
(20)
Types of materials proposed to be used on the site, i.e., concrete
curb, asphalt, pavement, etc.
(21)
On site plans involving signs, the location of freestanding
signs in relation to the designated street line.
(22)
All pertinent zoning setback and yard dimension lines.
(23)
Legends, North arrow, graphic scale and title block.
(24)
A three-and-one-half-inch blank square, in the lower right-hand
corner, immediately above the title block for purposes of an approval
block.
[1]
Editor's Note: Attachment E is located at the end of this
chapter.
B.
Grading, Drainage and Utilities Plan Sheet (Sheet No. 2). The Grading,
Drainage and Utilities Plan Sheet shall show:
(2)
Existing and proposed contours at a maximum two-foot vertical interval
extended to 100 feet beyond the boundaries of the site.
(3)
Location and types, sizes and slopes, where pertinent, of existing
and proposed waterlines, valves and hydrants, storm and sanitary sewer
lines, electric lines, telephone lines, gas and other utility lines
and utility poles. Typical cover should be indicated over all proposed
underground utility lines.
(4)
Proposed stormwater drainage and underdrain systems.
(a)
Existing and proposed stormwater drainage and underdrain systems
including:
[1]
The location, size and slopes of all pipes and swales, including
invert and top elevations at each manhole, inlet, headwall or other
appurtenant drainage structure.
[2]
The base width, side slope, inverts and lining of each swale
(riprap, asphalt, concrete, grass, etc.).
[3]
The inverts of underdrain systems at bends and outlets.
(b)
Roof drains and footing drain runoff shall be directed to an
existing storm drainage system in the street, if possible, and not
directed to adjacent properties. Underground detention or percolation
systems may be required.
(c)
In addition to the drainage items in Subsection B(4), the Planning Board may require the applicant to submit the following:
[1]
A map at appropriate scale showing the limits of the watershed
in which the property is located; the development site should be shaded
in.
[2]
Drainage computations for the runoff entering the site for a
fully developed watershed and for the site itself after proposed development.
[3]
A marked up grading plan showing tributary areas to each drainage
structure illustrated.
(5)
Location of spot grades at top and bottom of retaining walls.
(6)
The following standard erosion control notes (Refer to Attachments
G and H[4] for standard erosion control details to be included at
the discretion of the Planning Board):
(a)
Temporary sedimentation entrapment areas shall be provided at
key locations to intercept and clarify silt-laden runoff from the
site. These may be excavated or may be created utilizing earthen berms,
riprap or crushed stone dams, hay bales or other channelization and
shall be constructed to ensure that all silt-laden waters are directed
into the entrapment areas, which shall not be permitted to fill in,
but shall be cleaned periodically during the course of construction.
The collected silt shall be deposited in areas safe from further erosion.
(b)
All disturbed areas, except roadways, which will remain open
or unfinished for more than 10 days shall be temporarily seeded with
1/2 pound of rye grass or mulched with 100 pounds of straw or hay
per 1,000 square feet. Roadways shall be stabilized as rapidly as
practicable by the installation of the base course. A temporary seeding
and/or mulching should be applied to disturbed areas that are left
bare for 15 days unless construction will begin within 30 days.
(c)
Silt that leaves the site shall be collected and removed as
directed by appropriate municipal authorities.
(d)
At the completion of the project, all temporary siltation devices
shall be removed and the affected areas regraded, planted or treated
in accordance with the approved plans.
(e)
Areas disturbed by on-site grading.
[1]
All areas disturbed by on-site grading, that will not be constructed
upon, shall be stabilized with permanent vegetative cover, using the
following seeding schedule, or equivalent:
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Type of Grass
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Pounds per Acre
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Pounds per 1,000 square feet
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Kentucky blue grass
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20
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0.45
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Creeping red fescue
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20
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0.45
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Perennial rye grass
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5
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0.10
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[3]
If not landscaped otherwise, all new constructed steep permanent
slopes less than one (vertical) to two and 2.5 (horizontal) shall
be seeded with the following:
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Type of Grass
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Pounds per Acre
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Pounds per 1,000 square feet
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Creeping red fescue
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10
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0.45
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Crown vetch
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15
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0.35
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Birdsfoot trefoil
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8
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0.20
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Tall fescue or smooth bromegrass
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15
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0.35
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With perennial rye grass
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5
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0.10
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[4]
All slopes one (vertical) to 2.5 (horizontal) shall be mulched
and stabilized with cloth fabric and pinned to the ground.
[4]
Editor's Note: Attachments G and H are located at the end
of this chapter.
C.
Landscaping and Lighting Plan Sheet (Sheet No. 3). The Landscaping
and Lighting Plan Sheet shall show:
(2)
Location, direction, type and height of outdoor lighting facilities,
including isolux curves.
(3)
Location and extent of existing wooded areas, rock outcrops and single
large trees [four-inch caliper or more, measured four feet above the
ground].
(4)
Proposed location, design and type of screening and landscaping trees.
A planting list should be provided on the drawing, keyed to the plan,
showing botanical and common names, species, quantities, height and
caliper of planting materials. The landscaping plan and schedule shall
be prepared and certified by a licensed landscape architect.
(5)
The following standard landscape notes (Refer to Attachments I, J,
K, L, M and N[5] for standard landscaping details to be included at the
discretion of the Planning Board):
(a)
All plant beds and trees shall be mulched with a four-inch depth
of sugar cane or licorice root mulch or shredded bark.
(b)
All trees shall be staked with two cedar stakes, with rubber
hose around the tree [six feet zero inches above grade] and twisted
ten-gauge galvanized wire.
(c)
Plant pits shall be 24 inches wider and six inches deeper than
the root ball. All existing soil shall be removed and backfilled with
a mixture of one part peat-humus to four parts topsoil. One three-year
Eeesey grow fertilizer packet (or equal) shall be added per one inch
of tree caliper or per 12 inches of height of the shrub.
(d)
All plants and workmanship shall be guaranteed for two growing
seasons.
(e)
All planting shall be placed under the direction of a licensed
landscape architect who shall be notified 48 hours prior to planting.
(f)
All plant material shall be nursery grown and shall conform
to the American Association of Nurserymen's Standards.
[5]
Editor's Note: Attachments I, J, K, L, M and N are located
at the end of this chapter.
D.
Profile and Detail Plan Sheets(s) (Sheet No. 4, etc., as many as
required). The Profile and Detail Plan Sheets shall show:
(1)
Profiles of roads, driveways, storm drainage pipes and channels and
sanitary sewer pipes.
(2)
Elevation view of any freestanding signs, showing dimensions and
sign area; and on building fascia, the height of signs above grade,
their overall height, dimensions and area.
(4)
Construction details illustrating all site improvements and those
required in other sections of these regulations, in accordance with
Village construction standards and specifications.
E.
Additional sheets. For phased projects or large-scale projects, separate
sheets may be required to provide adequate clarity.
F.
Standard site plan notes: The following standard notes should be
placed on the Planimetric Site Layout Sheet (Sheet No. 1) in a legible,
convenient manner:
(1)
This is Lot _____ in Section _____ as shown on the Town of Ramapo
Tax Map.
(2)
Area of tract:
(3)
Zone:
(4)
Proposed use:
(5)
Record owner:
(6)
Applicant:
(7)
School district:
(8)
Water supply by:
(9)
Datum: National Geodetic Vertical Datum, 1929 revision.
(10)
All utilities shall be underground. Electric service shall be
in a conduit of not less than two inches in diameter.
(11)
(When appropriate): The Zoning Board of Appeals, on _____ (provide
date) as Case Number _____ in the application of _____, granted variances
for _____.
(12)
No sign(s) other than those shown on this drawing are permitted
without prior approval of the Planning Board. (Tenants are to be advised
of this condition.)
(13)
Plans are based on field engineering data and certified hereto
by:
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Licensed Professional Engineer or Land Surveyor
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Date
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(14)
The undersigned licensed landscape architect, who prepared and
certified the landscape plan approved by the Planning Board, has supervised
construction and installation of the landscape materials. Before the
issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the undersigned hereby agrees
to file with the Building Inspector and the Planning Board as-built
plans and an affidavit stating that the deponent has examined the
approved plans, that the landscaping has been installed in accordance
with approved plans and that the landscaping complies with these regulations
except insofar as variations therefrom have been legally authorized.
Such variations shall be specified in the affidavit.
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Licensed Landscape Architect
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_______________
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Date
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(15)
The undersigned owner and/or applicant, as a condition of approval
of this site plan, hereby agrees to complete the site plan as drawn
and all improvements shown thereon as a condition of the issuance
of a building permit and agrees to designate an appropriate licensed
professional engineer or surveyor who shall have the responsibility
for certifying the completion of said improvements in accordance with
the approved site plan. Said professional shall submit an affidavit
accepting such designation prior to the signing of the site plan.
No certificate of occupancy or use shall be issued except as provided
in the Village of Suffern Zoning Law.
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Applicant
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Date
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Owner
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Date
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All site plans that are submitted to the Planning Board which
have been revised shall have the revision number noted in a triangle
along with a brief summary of the elements revised and the dates of
revision. Additionally, this revision number (in triangle) is to be
used to indicate on the plan those places where the changes have been
made. Any plan submitted without this system shall be returned to
the applicant and shall be subject to a resubmission fee.
