Application contents. The application and an application review shall
be submitted to the City Planner. The application shall contain the
following information:
A written narrative explaining the nature of the proposal, including
the proposed work and purpose thereof, any future development proposals
for the property and whether alternative locations exist for the proposed
activity.
A site plan, which shall be drawn at a scale no less detailed than
one inch equals 50 feet and prepared by a landscape architect, architect
or professional engineer licensed in the State of New York and showing
the following information for all areas on the subject site that contain
steep slopes:
The location of the proposed area of disturbance and its relation
to neighboring properties, together with structures, roads and affected
wetlands as defined in Chapter 245, Freshwater Wetlands, of the City
Code, if any, within 50 feet of the boundaries of the proposed disturbed
area.
The existing topography in the proposed area of disturbance
at a contour interval of not more than two feet. Contours at this
interval shall be shown for a distance of 50 feet or greater beyond
the limits of the proposed area of disturbance. If, however, the fifty-foot
radius is not on property controlled by the applicant and the applicant
is unable to gain access to such property, the contours must be shown
at least to the boundary of the property under applicant's control.
The contour map shall be prepared, signed and sealed by a professional
land surveyor licensed to practice in New York State. The elevations
and contours on said map shall be in United States Geological Survey
(USGS) datum, latest revision.
The location and size of areas of steep slope and extremely
steep slope, under existing and proposed conditions, in the area of
proposed disturbance and within a distance of 50 feet thereof. If,
however, the fifty-foot radius is not on property controlled by the
applicant and the applicant is unable to gain access to such property,
the location and size of such slopes must be shown at least to the
boundary of the property under applicant's control. The Planning
Commission shall make a site visit to observe neighboring topography
and shall in its decision-making take notice of any slope and other
relevant conditions on the property beyond the applicant's control.
The proposed final contours at a maximum of two-foot contour
intervals in the proposed disturbed area and to a distance of 50 feet
beyond; elevations of the site and adjacent lands within 200 feet
of the proposed work site at contour intervals of no greater than
10 feet; and proposed surface materials or treatment. If, however,
the fifty- or 200-foot radius is not on property controlled by the
applicant and the applicant is unable to gain access to such property,
the contours must be shown at least to the boundary of the property
under applicant's control. The Planning Commission shall make
a site visit to observe neighboring topography and shall in its decision-making
take notice of any slope and other relevant conditions on the property
beyond the applicant's control.
The details of any surface or subsurface drainage system proposed
to be installed, including special erosion control measures designed
to provide for proper surface or subsurface drainage, both during
the performance of the work and after its completion.
Location of the construction area and the area proposed to be
disturbed and their relation to property lines, roads, buildings and
watercourses within 250 feet thereof.
The exact locations, specifications and amount of all proposed
excavating, draining, filling, grading, dredging and vegetation removal
or displacement and the procedures to be used to do the work.
A site plan or site plans drawn at a scale of not less than one inch
equals 50 feet, prepared by a landscape architect, architect, or professional
engineer licensed in the State of New York showing:
Existing soils within 50 feet of the proposed disturbed area,
taken from field investigations by a soils scientist and classified
into hydrologic soil groups. The depth to bedrock and depth to water
table, K-factors, and soil and rock strata in all areas of proposed
disturbance shall be identified.
A cut/fill map delineating proposed areas of disturbance at
affected depths in increments of zero to three feet, three to six
feet, six to 10 feet, and 10 feet and over, and the estimated material
quantities of cut/fill.
Other information, including specific reports by qualified professionals
regarding soils, geology and hydrology, as may be determined to be
necessary by the Planning Commission.
A plan with the existing topography of the watershed tributary to
the disturbed area presented at a scale of not more than one inch
equals 100 feet. This map shall show existing and, if required by
the Planning Commission, proposed controls and diversions of upland
water.
Estimates for the proposed site improvements, which shall be certified
by a professional engineer, architect, or landscape architect licensed
in the State of New York.
Any additional information as needed. Such additional information
may include, but is not limited to, the study of flood, erosion or
other hazards at the site; the effect of any protective measures that
might be taken to reduce such hazards; and any other information deemed
necessary to evaluate the proposed use in terms of the goals and standards
hereof.
An application fee and inspection fee in amounts set forth in a fee
schedule established from time to time by the City Council shall be
submitted with the application.
In addition to the fees required in Subsection A of this section, the Planning Commission shall require the applicant to place in escrow with the City a fee sufficient to reimburse the City for the cost of professional consultation fees and other expenditures attributable to the proposal. The Planning Commission may establish an escrow account funded by the applicant prior to the Commission authorizing the performance of consulting services regarding the proposal.
It is the intent of this chapter to incorporate the consideration
of steep slope protection into the City's existing land use and
development approval procedures in conjunction with the procedures
of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. To the maximum
extent possible, the review, hearings and decisions upon any application
processed under this chapter will run concurrently with similar procedures
that the Planning Commission may undertake in connection with other
applications that are directly related.
A public hearing shall be required on all steep slopes applications.
Notice of such hearing shall be delivered by the applicant to all
property owners within 300 feet of the subject property at least seven
days prior to the hearing. To facilitate notification of the public,
a public notification list shall be prepared by the applicant, using
the most current City of Rye Tax Maps and Tax Assessment Roll, showing
the Tax Map sheet, block and lot number, the owner's name and
owner's mailing address for each property. If a property within
the notification area is a multifamily dwelling, apartment building,
cooperative or similar-type residential structure, the applicant shall
send the notice to the property owner of record. Such notices shall
be mailed by first-class mail posted within Westchester County at
a post office or official depository of the Postal Service. The applicant
must obtain a certificate of mailing for every notice mailed. All
notices mailed must be sent via certified mail (no return receipt).
All certificates of mailing must be provided to the Planning Department
at least five days' prior to the public hearing.
In approving a steep slope work application, the Planning Commission may impose such conditions or limitations as are determined necessary to ensure compliance with the intent, purposes, and standards of pursuant to § 166A-6 of this chapter. A determination shall be made to approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove the issuance of such permit simultaneously with the determination by the Planning Commission of the other permit or approval for which the application was made.