A.
If a proposed subdivision includes land that is to be used for predominantly
nonresidential purposes, the layout of the subdivision with respect
to such land shall make such provision as the Planning Board may require.
B.
A nonresidential subdivision shall also be subject to all the requirements
of site plan approval set forth in the Town's Zoning Law.[1] Site plan approval and nonresidential subdivision plat
approval may proceed simultaneously at the discretion of the Planning
Board. A nonresidential subdivision shall be subject to all the requirements
of this chapter and shall conform to the proposed land use and standards
established in the Comprehensive Plan, Official Map, and Zoning Law
of the Town of Amenia.
In addition to the principles and standards in this chapter
which are appropriate to the planning of all subdivisions, the applicant
shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Planning Board that the
road, parcel and block pattern proposed is specifically adopted to
the uses anticipated and takes into account other uses in the vicinity
of the subdivision. The following principles and standards shall be
observed by the applicant:
A.
Proposed nonresidential parcels shall be suitable in area and dimensions
to the types of nonresidential development anticipated.
B.
Road rights-of-way and pavement shall be adequate to accommodate
the type and volume of traffic anticipated to be generated thereupon.
C.
Special requirements may be imposed by the Planning Board, Town Engineer
and/or Town Board with respect to road, curb, gutter and sidewalk
design and construction.
D.
Special requirements may be imposed by the Planning Board, Town Engineer
and/or Town Board with respect to the installation of public utilities,
including water, sewer and stormwater drainage.
E.
Every effort shall be made to protect adjacent residential areas
from potential nuisance from a proposed nonresidential subdivision,
including the provision of extra depth in parcels backing up onto
existing or potential residential development and provisions for a
permanent vegetated buffer, berm and/or fencing, when necessary.
F.
Roads carrying nonresidential traffic, especially truck traffic,
will not be extended to the boundaries of adjacent existing or potential
residential areas.
G.
All off-street parking shall be located behind or to the side of the principal building, except as otherwise allowed by § 121-38A(4).
