The purpose of site plan approval is to ensure compliance with
the objectives of this chapter, thereby promoting the public health,
safety and general welfare.
The power to approve, approve with conditions, or deny site plans as required by this article is vested in the Planning Board or Town Board, as the case may be. Furthermore, the appropriate board/authorized official in the approval process may require ongoing maintenance of approved commercial development subject to the requirements of §
250-7.12. Prior to issuing a building permit, the authorized official shall refer the site plan and supporting documentation for all construction, except additions of less than 1,000 square feet of ground coverage or one single-family home and its accessory uses, to the Planning Board or Town Board, as the case may be, for approval. The above-referenced exceptions shall be subject to the review and approval of the authorized official. All site plan applications shall comply with the adopted, current requirements and procedures of the appropriate board.
The appropriate board's site plan review shall include, but
is not limited to, the following considerations:
A. Adequacy and arrangement of pedestrian traffic access and circulation,
vehicular traffic, parking, walkway structures, control of intersections
with vehicular traffic, pedestrian convenience, and appropriate provisions
for handicapped persons.
B. Location, arrangement, size, architectural features and design of
buildings, lighting and signs. As much as is possible, consideration
should be given to noise sources, privacy and outdoor waste disposal
locations.
C. Adequacy, type and arrangement of trees, shrubs and other landscaping
constituting a visual and/or noise-deterring buffer between these
and adjoining properties. Site plans should also show existing stands
of trees on the site.
D. In the case of an apartment house or multiple dwelling, the adequacy
of usable open space for playgrounds and informal recreation.
E. Adequacy of stormwater, sanitary waste disposal, and public water
facilities.
F. Protection of adjacent properties and the general public against
noises, glare, and unsightliness, or other objectionable features.
G. The effect of the proposed development on environmentally sensitive
areas such as, but not limited to: wetlands, floodplains, woodlands,
steep slopes and watercourses.
H. Compliance with this chapter, the current Town Comprehensive Plan,
the current development regulations and specifications, the New York
State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), Irondequoit Bay Plan,
the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program and any other current and future plans, policies, and
requirements.
I. Provision for adequate drainage away from walls or structures.
J. Maintenance agreements, easements and other required legal documentation
shall be approved by the Town Attorney.
K. The impact of the proposed use on adjacent land uses.
Construction must begin within one year after the date of the
appropriate board's resolution of approval or approval by the authorized
official, provided final site plan approval has been filed with the
Town Clerk; otherwise, an extension or reapproval must be obtained.
After the approval of the application and before the issuance
of any permit, the applicant shall furnish the authorized official
with an irrevocable letter of credit in an amount to be approved by
the Town Engineer/consulting engineer, which letter shall ensure that
all items as may be deemed necessary are constructed in accordance
with the approved plan and the statement and specifications of the
Town of Penfield. A certified check may be submitted in lieu of an
irrevocable letter of credit.