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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLL 12 of 2022 Amend Ch 270--Site Plan Requirements• 0 i ONE COMMERCE PLAZA 99 WASHINGTON AVENUE ALBANY, NY 12231-0001 HTrps:HDos.NY.GOV July 20, 2022 Paulette Rosa • Dear Sir/Madam: KATHY HOCHUL GOVERNOR ROBERT J. RODRIGUEZ SECRETARY Of STATE The above referenced material was filed by this office as indicated. Additional local law filing forms can be obtained from our website, www.dos.ny.gov, Sincerely, State Records and Law Bureau (518) 473-2492 MatroNati "e A LOCAL LAW REVISING SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS IN CHAPTER 270, ZONING, OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA CODE Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca as follows: Section 1. Chapter 270 (Zoning), Article XXIII (Site Plan Review and Approval Procedures) of the Town of Ithaca Code, Section 270-186, titled "Site plan requirements," is amended by deleting Section 270- 186 and adding a new Section 270-186 reading as follows: "§ 270-186. Site plan requirements. The site plan shall include the following items, and such additional items as may be reasonably requested by the Planning Board in order to fully and adequately review the application for approval of the site plan or other permit or authorization being sought, which requirements may be articulated on one or more checklists supplied to applicants for site plan approval or modification. Without limiting the authority of the Planning Board or other reviewing board of the Town with respect to additional items, the minimum items to be included are set forth below with respect to each type of site plan being reviewed. A. Sketch plan requirements. The sketch plan submission(s) shall include: (1) General project narrative that describes the project and explains the purpose of the project, including the type and density of development, water and sewer systems proposed, and general timetable for the development. (2) General location map of the proposed development in the town. (3) A drawing that shows: a) Approximate property boundaries of parcel(s) involved. b) Existing land use of property and immediately adjacent properties. c) Approximate locations of existing buildings and structures (accessory buildings, walls, fences, parking areas, etc.). d) Approximate locations of existing water and sewerage facilities. e) Approximate location of adjacent or nearby highways. f) General topography of project area. g) Location of potentially significant, natural, or cultural features on or adjacent to the project site (streams, wetlands, ponds, slopes, historic structures, etc.). (4) A drawing that shows: a) Proposed land use of the property, with proposed buildings and structures. b) Approximate locations of proposed water and sewerage facilities. c) Approximate locations of proposed stormwater facilities. d) Approximate locations of proposed roadway, pedestrian, and bicycle facilities. B. Preliminary site plan requirements. Note: All applications should be submitted in digital format, with drawing sizes and numbers of paper copies as specified by staff. The preliminary site plan submission(s) shall include: (1) Detailed project narrative that explains the project and any attachments, plans, and reports accompanying the submission. (2) Drawings that are clear, legible, accurate, and contain the name and seal of the licensed land surveyor, engineer, architect, and/or landscape architect who prepared the materials and are associated with the project. (3) Drawings must contain the project title and address, with town, county, and state, north arrow, preparers name and address, and dates (including revision dates). Map scale should be no less than 1 inch = 20 feet, or at a scale of adequate size to clearly identify all features and infrastructure throughout the limits of the project and corresponds to a ratio on a US engineering scale. (4) Key map, when more than one sheet is required to present site plan. (5) ContextNicinity map showing the general location of the property. (6) Site survey/existing condition plan that shows: a) Name and address of all owners of the property. b) Exact boundary lines of tract, indicated by a heavy line. c) Easements, names of easement owners, and recording information for easements. d) Rights -Of -Way (ROW) and owners of the ROW. e) Existing buildings and all other structures on the property. f) Existing parking areas, including number of parking spaces. g) Existing streets, driveways, loading areas, sidewalks, and curb cuts. h) Existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities. i) Existing hydrologic and topographical features, including drainage and runoff patterns, flood hazard areas, streams*, slopes, ponds, and wetlands *site plan applications should show the approximate limits of any streams regulated by the Town Stream Setback Law, if project limits fall within 100' of the outer edge of stream setback zone 2. See §270-219.5 D(13) j) Existing lighting and signage. k) Existing woodlands, brushlands, significant habitats and rare plants. 1) Existing known cultural features, structures or sites listed (or eligible for listing) on the State or National Registers of Historic Places. m)Existing Unique Natural Areas on or adjacent to the project site. (7) Site plan that shows the location of: a) Property lines with dimensions and area, including property lines of adjacent properties b) Identification of any buildings or structures to be removed. c) Proposed buildings and other structures (accessory structures, dumpsters, fences, walls, etc.). d) Proposed streets, driveways, sidewalks, trails, and curb cuts, with appropriate profiles. e) Proposed on -site circulation, including parking spaces (numbered, with dimensions noted), bicycle and pedestrian facilities, loading areas, stacking spaces with dimensions and setbacks. f) Proposed landscaping and planting plans, including proposed buffers. g) Location of proposed site signage, with setbacks (directional signs, freestanding signs, etc.). h) Location of proposed outdoor lighting. i) Accurate outlines and descriptions of any easements and/or areas to be dedicated or reserved for public use or acquisition, with the purposes indicated thereon, and of any easements or areas to be reserved by deed covenant or otherwise for common uses of some or all property owners, tenants, or other users of the property in the project. j) References to any separate instruments, including restrictive covenants, that directly affect the land in the project. (8) Building elevations that include: a) Scaled elevation drawings of all existing structures to remain. b) Proposed building architectural elevations with dimensions, including maximum height above grade. c) Rendered elevations showing all facades keyed to building materials. d) Proposed building materials and colors. e) Rooftop equipment and mechanicals. f) Schematic floor plans, including square footage. (9) Grading & drainage information that includes: a) Existing and proposed contours at one(1) foot contour intervals and spot elevations. b) Limits of grading, description of cut and fill information (volumes, fill material composition). c) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), pursuant to Town Code Chapter 228 and all applicable NYSDEC Rules and Regulations, including location of erosion/sediment control structures and other stormwater management measures. d) Existing trees to remain and existing trees proposed to be removed (species and diameter at breast height noted). (10) Utility information that includes: a) Location of existing utilities, including size and flow direction of sewers, water supply lines, and culverts b) Plan and profile of proposed utilities, including size and flow direction of sewers, water supply lines, and culverts c) Location of existing and proposed fire hydrants d) Location of existing and proposed electric, gas, and telephone lines and appurtenances (transformer boxes, valves, etc.) (11) Landscaping/planting information including: a) Location and type of existing vegetation. b) Planting schedule, including type and quantity of proposed plant materials (common and botanical names), root specifications and size at time of planting. No invasive plants permitted. (12) Signs & outdoor lighting information pursuant to Town Code Chapter 270 (Article XXIX) and Chapter 173, including: a) Proposed size, location, height, design, and construction materials for all proposed signs (note whether internally or externally illuminated). 3 b) Lighting contours, photometrics, and lighting specification sheets for all outdoor lighting. c) Proposed size, location, height, design, and construction materials for all light fixtures. d) Proposed LED color temperature noted on plan. (13) Construction staging & related information that shows: a) Construction phasing diagram. b) Construction staging plan, including proposed construction fencing, fencing details, and location of stockpile materials and equipment. c) Details of proposed tree -protection devices during construction. (14) Other information, as applicable: a) A signed Owner's Authorization & Certification Form. b) Completion of Energy Code Supplement Compliance checklist. c) Completion of Agricultural Data Statement. C. Final site plan requirements. The final site plan shall include: (1) Project narrative, explaining any project changes since preliminary site plan approval, and how the materials comply with conditions of preliminary approval. (2) Final site plan drawings, including any required revised drawings that were necessary to comply with any conditions imposed as part of the preliminary site plan approval process. All drawings require the name and seal of the licensed land surveyor, engineer, architect, or landscape architect who prepared the materials and are associated with the project. Drawings must also contain the project title and address, graphic scale, north arrow, preparer's name and address, and date (including all revision dates). (3) Truck routing plans, and any other reports, studies, engineering calculations, documents, or materials that were required to be submitted before consideration of final site plan approval." Section 2. In the event that any portion of this law is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining portions shall not be affected by such declaration of invalidity. Section 3. This local law shall take effect immediately upon its filing with the New York State Secretary of State. Adopted 2022-07-11. C!