The intent of this article is to set forth additional general
standards applying to certain uses and activities. The nature of these
uses and activities require special consideration of their impacts
upon surrounding properties, the environment, community character
and the ability of the Village to accommodate development consistent
with the objectives of this chapter.
Site plan review shall be required for all applications for
zoning permits, zoning variances, or special use permits, except those
for single-family and two-family dwellings, for any additions thereto
and for permitted accessory uses for single-family and two-family
dwellings, unless located within an historical preservation district
or a planned residential development district in which case site plan
review shall be required. No zoning permit shall be issued until all
the requirements of this article and all other applicable provisions
of this chapter have been met.
A preapplication conference may be held between the Village
Planning Board and applicant to review the basic site design concept
and generally determine the information to be required on the site
plan.
An application for site plan approval shall be made, in writing,
to the Zoning Enforcement Officer and shall be accompanied by information
drawn from the following checklist. The Village Planning Board may
require additional information, if necessary, to complete its review.
A. Plan checklist for all site plans:
(1)
Title of drawing, including name and address of applicant and
person responsible for preparation of such drawing.
(2)
North arrow, scale and date.
(3)
Boundaries of the property plotted to scale.
(4)
Existing watercourse and bodies of water.
(5)
Location of any slopes of 5° or greater.
(6)
Existing surface drainage patterns, proposed grading and proposed
drainage patterns and the location of any proposed storm sewer drains.
(7)
Location, proposed use and height of all buildings and site
improvements, including culverts, drains, retaining walls and fences.
(8)
Location, design and construction materials of all parking and
truck loading areas, showing points of entry and exit from the site.
(9)
Location of outdoor storage, if any.
(10)
Description of the method of sewage disposal and location of
the facilities.
(11)
Identification of water source, if well, locate.
(12)
Location, size and design and construction materials of all
proposed signs.
(13)
Location and proposed development of all buffer areas, including
existing vegetation cover.
(14)
Location and design of outdoor lighting facilities.
(15)
General landscaping plan.
B. Additional requirements for manufactured home parks.
(1)
Layout of the park showing the area and dimensions of the tract
of land, the proposed location, size and arrangement of all manufactured
home lots, i.e., both the lots that are to be developed immediately
and all lots that are to be developed in the future when the park
is fully development. Each lot shall be separately numbered for identification
purposes.
(2)
The location and size of all service and accessory structures
and buildings.
(3)
The location of ingress/egress accessways, internal streets
and driveways.
(4)
The location of proposed water and sanitary sewer lines.
(5)
Surface drainage patterns and the location of any proposed storm
sewers
(6)
The location of proposed water lines and sanitary sewers.
C. As necessary, the Village Planning Board may require the following:
(1)
Provision for pedestrian access, if necessary.
(2)
Location of fire lanes and hydrants.
(3)
Designation of the amount of building area proposed for retail
sales or similar commercial activity.
(4)
Other elements integral to the proposed development as considered
necessary by the Village Planning Board.
The Planning Board's review of the site plan shall include,
as appropriate, the following:
A. General considerations.
(1)
Adequacy and arrangement of vehicular traffic access and circulation,
including intersections, road widths, pavement surfaces, dividers
and traffic controls, including the maximum feasible redesign of private
roads to conform to public access and rights-of-way.
(2)
Adequacy and arrangement of pedestrian traffic access and circulation,
walkway structures, control of intersections with vehicular traffic
and overall pedestrian convenience.
(3)
Location, arrangement, appearance and sufficiency of off-street
parking and loading.
(4)
Location, arrangement, size and design and general site compatibility
of buildings, lighting and signs.
(5)
Adequacy of stormwater and drainage facilities.
(6)
Adequacy of water supply and sewage disposal facilities.
(7)
Adequacy, type and arrangement of trees, shrubs and other landscaping
constituting a visual and/or noise buffer between the applicant's
and adjoining lands, including the maximum feasible retention of existing
vegetation.
(8)
In the case of apartment complex or to other multiple dwelling,
the adequacy of usable open space for play areas and informal recreation.
(9)
Protection of adjacent or neighboring properties against noise,
glare, unsightliness or nuisances.
(10)
Protection of solar access on adjacent or neighboring properties.
(11)
Adequacy of fire lanes and other emergency zones and the provision
of fire hydrants.
(12)
Special attention to the adequacy of structures, roadways and
landscaping in areas with susceptibility to ponding flooding and or
erosion.
(13)
Special attention to the productive use and access with backlot
areas, indicating present and future intended uses.
(14)
Consistency with the general intent of the Village's comprehensive
master planning process.
B. Additional criteria for Maple Ridge Road Overlay District. The Medina
Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals shall consider the following
requirements as part of the review and approval of any site plan or
special use permit required for property within the Maple Ridge Road
Overlay District.
(1)
All development shall be required to minimize curb cuts to Maple
Ridge Road.
(2)
Principal building and site features shall be designed in accord
with any Maple Ridge Road design guidelines adopted by the Village
Planning Board.
(3)
Cross easements for vehicular access between adjacent properties
shall be investigated, required and developed wherever feasible within
the Maple Ridge Road Overlay District.
(4)
A reasonable reduction in the size and number of parking spaces
required for a project within the Maple Ridge Road Overlay District
shall be permitted by the Village Planning Board where it can be demonstrated
that such a reduction will not create overflow parking problems, will
not adversely impact the access roads and that the additional space
will be used for landscaping or open space within the site.
C. Consultant review. The Planning Board may consult with the Zoning
Enforcement Officer, Code Enforcement Officer, Fire Commissioners,
Highway Departments, County Planning Department, other local and county
officials, in addition to representatives of federal and state agencies,
including, but not limited to, the Soil Conservation Service, the
State Department of Transportation and the State Department of Environmental
Conservation, and with private architects and engineers. All consultant
review costs shall be paid by the applicant.
[Amended 5-10-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010]
D. Public hearing. The Village Planning Board may conduct a public hearing
of the site plan if a public hearing is considered desirable by a
majority of the Village Planning Board. A public hearing shall be
conducted within 62 days of the receipt of the application. The Village
Planning Board shall mail a notice of the public hearing to the applicant
at least 10 days prior to the date of the public hearing and shall
give public notice in the official newspaper of the Village at least
five days prior to the date of the public hearing. Any such application
shall be deemed received when the complete application and site plan
are first presented at a duly called Village Planning Board meeting.
If referral of the application to the County Planning Board is required
in accord with Article 12-B, § 239-m, of the General Municipal
Law, a copy of the hearing notice shall also be mailed to the County
Planning Board at least 10 days prior to the date of such public hearing.
Decisions shall be rendered within 62 days following the public hearing.