The Planning Board of the Town of Martinsburg is hereby authorized
pursuant to Town Law § 274-b to review and approve, approve
with modifications, or disapprove special use permits within the Town
as designated in accordance with the standards and procedures set
forth in this chapter.
All uses listed in § 240-14 of this chapter as requiring a special use permit shall be required to have such permit approved by the Planning Board prior to the issuance of a development permit or a certificate of compliance by the enforcement officer.
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 community;
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(2)
Public facilities. That the public facilities to service the proposed
use, including water supply, sewage disposal, drainage facilities,
and road facilities, and any other utilities and public services are
adequate for the intended level of use;
All applications for special use permits shall be submitted and reviewed in compliance with the submission requirements and review procedures for site plan reviews in Article VII of this chapter.
