[Added 9-6-2005 by L.L. No. 3-2005]
It is hereby determined that there shall be
a formal public process of site plan review in the Village of Hewlett
Neck in order to help ensure that the future use, reuse, development
and redevelopment of properties will be planned and designed in such
a way as to further the public health, safety and general welfare
of the population. It is hereby further determined that there shall
be specific standards established in this chapter for such review.
[Amended 3-27-2018 by L.L. No. 2-2018]
A.
Site plan approval by the Board of Trustees shall be required prior
to the issuance of a building permit or certificate of occupancy for
all structures or uses that require special use permit approval by
the Board of Trustees.
B.
Site plan approval by the Board of Trustees shall be required prior
to a substantial change in the topography of any land. For the purposes
of this section, any change in topography in excess of one foot in
height or elevation shall be considered a substantial change.
All site plan applications shall be submitted
to the Village Clerk on forms provided by the Village Clerk. They
shall be accompanied by 12 prints of a detailed site plan prepared
by a legally qualified individual or firm, including but not limited
to a registered architect, landscape architect or professional engineer.
The site plan shall demonstrate that, insofar as practicable, all
standards of this chapter have been met. All site plan applications
shall include at least the following information, as applicable and
appropriate:
A.
General. Site plans shall be drawn on sheets not exceeding
a size of 36 inches by 48 inches and to a convenient scale, but not
less than one inch equals 20 feet unless otherwise approved by the
Board of Trustees.
B.
Legal data:
(1)
Name and address of applicant, and authorization by
owner if different from applicant.
(2)
Name, address, signature and seal of the professional
preparing the site plan.
(3)
Title of the development, date prepared and date of
revisions, if any.
(4)
North arrow, scale and site vicinity map drawn to
a scale of not less than one inch equals 600 feet.
(5)
Section, block and lot number(s).
(6)
Description of all existing and proposed deed restrictions
or covenants.
(7)
Location, width and purpose of all existing and proposed
easements, setbacks, reservations and areas dedicated to public use
within and adjacent to the property.
(8)
Existing zoning of the property and all adjoining
properties.
(9)
Zoning Information Chart, including an indication
of any necessary variances. The chart shall include the following
items and shall indicate the minimum or maximum as required by this
chapter and what is proposed to be provided for each, as applicable:
(a)
Proposed use of structure.
(b)
Lot area (square feet).
(c)
Lot width and frontage.
(d)
Building coverage.
(e)
Gross floor area(s).
(f)
Front, side and rear yards.
(g)
Building height (stories and feet).
(h)
Building dimensions.
(i)
Usable open space (square feet).
(j)
Off-street parking and loading spaces.
C.
Natural features:
(1)
Topographic data at a maximum contour interval of
two feet, showing existing and proposed contours, extended at least
10 feet onto adjoining properties.
(2)
Boundaries of any area subject to flooding or stormwater
overflows.
(3)
Location of all existing watercourses, water bodies,
intermittent streams, wetlands and springs.
(4)
Description of vegetation on site, including existing
landscaping, the location of existing wooded areas and all individual
trees with a diameter of eight inches or more measured three feet
above the base of the trunk.
(5)
Any other significant existing natural features.
D.
Existing structures and utilities:
(1)
Location of all structures on the premises and approximate
location of all neighboring structures within 100 feet of the lot
lines of the premises.
(2)
Location of all existing public and private roads
and rights-of-way, paved areas and sidewalks adjoining the property,
including the names and paved widths of roads.
(3)
Locations, dimensions, grades and flow direction of
existing sewers, culverts, water lines and other underground utilities
within the property and within adjacent street, to the extent known
or relevant.
(4)
Location of existing fences and screening.
(5)
All other existing improvements.
E.
Proposed development:
(1)
Location and dimensions of all proposed structures
(including length, width, floor elevations and height), with floor
plans showing all proposed floor space by type of use and floor level.
(2)
Preliminary architectural plans showing at least three
exterior elevations of the proposed structure, including dimensions,
materials and colors to be used.
(3)
Location, width and finished grades of proposed public
and private streets, driveways, roads and sidewalks, including pavement
type and center-line profiles. All slopes shall be indicated by percentage
of grade. Elevations at center line of street, top of curb and at
the lot line shall also be indicated on the profile. Where there is
no curb, the curb elevation shall be assumed to be equal to the elevation
at the center line of the street and shall be so indicated.
(4)
Location, layout, finished grade, pavement specifications
and curbing proposed for parking and loading spaces, including access
drives.
(5)
Location, design and proposed screening of any outdoor
storage areas, including proposed provisions for recycling and refuse
storage and collection.
(6)
Approximate location of proposed utilities. [Note:
The submission of plans showing the location, size and design of all
proposed water supply, sanitary sewerage, valves, hydrants and other
such utility facilities, including connections to any existing facilities,
with profiles, may be required prior to the issuance of a building
permit.]
(7)
Approximate location of proposed stormwater drainage
system. [Note: The submission of plans showing the details of catch
basins, dry wells, recharge basins and other related facilities and
the calculation of expected storm drain loads and stormwater runoff
to be accommodated by the proposed drainage system in accordance with
all requirements of the Nassau County Department of Public Works may
be required prior to the issuance of a building permit.]
(8)
Landscaping plan, to include type, size, quantity
and location of all plants and other landscaping materials to be used,
with common and scientific names. Included in the plan shall be an
indication of all existing vegetation to be retained, a line indicating
the limit of the area of disturbance and the methods to be used to
protect existing vegetation during the course of construction. Cross
sections shall be provided, as appropriate.
(9)
Snow removal management plan.
(10)
Type, location, design, shielding, illumination
levels, in footcandles and hours of operation, of exterior lighting.
(11)
Location, type, size, typography, design, color,
materials and illumination of all signs.
(12)
Illustration of the ultimate potential development
of the site, if the site plan application represents only a portion
or phase of a larger possible development.
(13)
Estimate of earthwork, showing the quantity
of any material to be imported to or removed from the site.
(14)
Description of measures planned to assure proper
erosion and sedimentation control both during and after construction.
(15)
Statement from the applicant's engineer indicating
the estimated cost of construction of all proposed site improvements.
F.
A stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) consistent with the requirements of Chapter 179, entitled "Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control," shall be required for site plan approval. The SWPPP shell meet the performance and design criteria and standards in Chapter 179, Article II. The approved site plan shall be consistent with the provisions of Chapter 179.
[Added 4-9-2007 by L.L. No. 4-2007]
The Board of Trustees shall consider the proposed
site plan at the same public hearing as required for the special use
permit. Board of Trustees action with respect to the site plan shall
be incorporated into its decision with respect to the special use
permit.
Notification of the Board of Trustees public
hearing shall be as required for the related special use permit.
No site improvements or change of use may be
implemented, no construction shall commence and no permits shall be
issued by applicable enforcement agents or officers of the Village
until after approval for said improvements or change of use is granted
by the Board of Trustees where such approval is required, and all
modifications and conditions as set forth in said approval are certified
as having been met, as evidenced by the signature of the Mayor on
the site plan, except as may be otherwise specifically provided for
in the resolution of site plan approval. Continued compliance with
all such conditions shall be a requirement of the continued validity
of any building permit or certificate of occupancy issued pursuant
thereto.
A.
The approval of a signed site plan shall expire in
the event that:
(1)
An application has not been made for a building permit
or a certificate of occupancy within one year after the date the site
plan was signed.
(2)
All construction in accordance with the approved site
plan has not been completed within three years after the date the
site plan was signed.
(3)
Construction in accordance with the site plan substantially
ceases, prior to completion, for a period of one year or more after
commencement.
B.
Any application for extension shall be made by the
applicant to the Village Clerk prior to the expiration of the specific
time period sought to be extended. Such application shall be accompanied
by a fee of $250. The Board of Trustees may extend all time limits
for good cause shown, if said Board deems such extension warranted.
In considering proposed site plans, the Board
of Trustees will be guided by the purposes of this chapter, including
the purposes of the applicable zoning district or districts, the specific
off-street parking and site design standards as set forth in this
chapter and the following general standards:
A.
The opportunity for safe, adequate and convenient
vehicular and pedestrian traffic circulation both within and without
the site. At least the following aspects of the site plan shall be
evaluated to determine conformity to this standard:
(1)
The effect of the proposed development on traffic
conditions on existing streets.
(2)
The number, locations and dimensions of vehicular
and pedestrian entrances, exits, drives and walkways.
(3)
The adequacy of safe visibility at all exit points
of the site. The driver of an automobile should have an unobstructed
view of the street for the distance necessary to allow safe entrance
into the traffic stream.
(4)
The location, arrangement and adequacy of off-street
parking and loading facilities.
(5)
Patterns of vehicular and pedestrian circulation,
both within the boundaries of the development and in relation to the
adjoining road and sidewalk system.
(6)
The location, arrangement and adequacy of facilities
for the physically handicapped, such as ramps, depressed curbs and
reserved parking spaces.
(7)
The location, arrangement and adequacy of landscaping
within and bordering parking facilities and loading spaces.
(8)
The adequacy of fire lanes and other emergency facilities
and services. The applicant shall be required to allow enforcement
of parking and traffic circulation restrictions by local police, fire
and Village officials, as determined appropriate.
B.
The protection of environmental quality and the preservation
and enhancement of property values. At least the following aspects
of the site plan shall be evaluated to determine conformity to this
standard:
(1)
The location, height and materials of walls, fences,
hedges and plantings so as to ensure harmony with adjacent development,
screen parking facilities and loading spaces and to conceal storage
areas, refuse areas, utility installations and other such features.
(2)
The prevention of dust, erosion and drainage onto
adjacent properties, both during and after construction, through the
planting of ground cover or the installation of other appropriate
protective devices and/or ground surfaces.
(3)
The preservation of natural features such as wetlands,
unique wildlife habitats, historic structures, major trees and scenic
views both to and from the site.
(4)
The arrangement, type and design of signage and exterior
lighting.
(5)
The design and arrangement of buildings, structures
and accessory facilities (such as air-conditioning systems, public
address systems, etc.) so as to achieve minimum and acceptable noise
levels at the property boundaries.
(6)
The provision of adequate storm and surface water
drainage facilities so as to properly drain the site while maximizing
groundwater recharge, minimizing downstream flooding and preventing
the degradation of water quality.
(7)
Access to sunlight as related to building siting,
orientation and landscaping, as well as present and potential future
solar energy systems.
(8)
The design and arrangement of facilities to accommodate
both refuse and recycling storage containers.
