§ A267-4. Checklists., Chapter A267. Site Development Plan Rules and Regulations, Appendix, Code of Ordinances, North Salem

Preliminary application: Ten copies of each of the following are required when submitting an application for preliminary site plan approval:

(1)

A site development plan application, including:

(a)

An affidavit of ownership.

(b)

A certificate concerning ownership.

(c)

A disclosure statement.

(d)

An identification of property and proposal, including block and lot numbers of the property taken from the official tax records.

(e)

An identification of plans and documents.

(f)

Copies of any easements, covenants or restrictions.

(2)

The site development plan, folded.

(3)

A long-form environmental assessment form, Part 1, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).

Editor's Note: See Environmental Conservation Law, § 8-0105.

(4)

An affidavit in accordance with the Application Processing Restriction Law, Local Law No. 3 of 1987.

Editor's Note: See Ch. 37, Application Processing.

(5)

The application fee in accordance with the Standard Schedule of Fees of the Town of North Salem.

Editor's Note: See Ch. 85, Fees.

Final application: In addition to the above, if not already submitted, the following shall be added when submitting an application for final site plan approval:

(1)

Ten copies of the building plans and elevations, folded.

(2)

Ten copies of the cost estimate form.

(3)

Ten copies of any additional required SEQRA documentation.

(4)

All required state, County and Town permits, including but not limited to those from:

(a)

The Westchester County Board of Health.

(b)

The State Department of Environmental Conservation.

(c)

The State Department of Transportation.

(d)

The Town Highway Department.

(e)

The County Department of Public Works.

(5)

Any required additional fee in accordance with the Standard Schedule of Fees.

Editor's Note: See Ch. 85, Fees.

(6)

A new affidavit [Subsection A(4)] even if one was submitted with a preliminary application.

Preapplication submission: In accordance with § 250-47A of the Zoning Ordinance, an applicant may choose to present an informal submission for review prior to submitting a formal application. Any modifications from the requirements specified in these rules and regulations for formal application may be outlined at this time.

(1)

Preapplication form. Any informal submission should include sufficient information for the Planning Board to consider the proposal. At a minimum, the applicant should supply the information from § A267-9B marked with the letter "S" in the left-hand column.

(2)

Preapplication review. The Planning Board will hold an informal discussion with the applicant and will consider the following factors:

(a)

The nature of the plan and the possible implications for the neighborhood and Town as a whole.

(b)

An initial determination of possible planning, design and construction criteria for the plan.

(c)

The procedures to be followed when formal application is made, including types of surveys, plans and studies that may be needed.

(d)

The zoning requirements applicable to the site.

(e)

Other factors unique to the site.

(3)

Referrals. The Planning Board may, at its discretion, refer this submission to other boards and agencies as listed in Subsection D(3).

Preliminary site development application: In accordance with § 250-48 of the Zoning Ordinance, an applicant may choose to submit, prior to a formal application for final site development plan approval, an application for preliminary site development plan approval. Such application shall contain sufficient detail to enable the Planning Board to come to a preliminary conclusion as to the merits of the proposal.

(1)

Form. Any application for preliminary site plan approval shall be in writing in accordance with §§ A267-3 and A267-4 and shall contain, at a minimum, the items marked with a "P" in Column 1 of § A267-9.

(2)

Review. The Planning Board shall determine that an application is in proper form and deem it complete. If the Planning Board determines that the application is incomplete, the application shall not proceed for preliminary consideration.

(3)

Referrals. Once the Planning Board has determined that an application is complete, the Board shall refer the application to any of the following as deemed appropriate:

(a)

The Conservation Advisory Council (mandatory).

(b)

The Wetlands Inspector.

(c)

The Board of Fire Commissioners (mandatory).

(d)

The Superintendent of Highways.

(e)

The Town Board and/or Town Attorney concerning any proposed special easements, water or sewer districts or other features involving future Town Board administrative jurisdiction or legal questions.

(f)

The United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service.

(g)

The Westchester County Department of Planning.

(h)

The Town Engineer or designated engineer.

(i)

The Town Planning Consultant.

(j)

The Building Inspector.

(k)

The Westchester County Department of Health.

(l)

Any other consultant or public agency the Planning Board may deem appropriate.

(4)

Site inspection. The Planning Board may choose to conduct a site inspection of the property at any stage during the application process. When requested, the applicant shall cause to be staked by a licensed surveyor features of the site such as lot lines, proposed roads, wetlands and floodplain lines and proposed development sites as the Planning Board deems appropriate to aid in its inspection.

(5)

Preliminary approval. In accordance with § 250-48B of the Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Board shall, by resolution, approve, approve with conditions or disapprove an application for preliminary site plan approval.

Final application: In accordance with § 250-49 of the Zoning Ordinance, an applicant may choose to present an application for final site plan approval; however, when preliminary site plan approval has been granted with or without conditions, the applicant has six months to present his application for final site plan approval. The Planning Board may, however, grant an additional six-month extension for good cause.

(1)

Form. Application for final site development plan approval shall be made in writing in accordance with §§ A267-3 and A267-4 and shall contain the items marked with an "F" in § A267-9.

(2)

(3)

Referrals. When a complete application for final site development plan is received, the Planning Board, as deemed appropriate, shall refer the final plans and necessary documentation to the following:

(a)

The Town Board and/or Town Attorney concerning any proposed special easements, water or sewer districts or other features involving future Town Board administrative jurisdiction or legal questions.

(b)

The United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, with regard to construction plans and a program for soil and erosion and sedimentation control.

(c)

All Town agencies receiving referrals under preliminary consideration for confirmation of design recognition of previous recommendations.

(d)

Any other public agency the Planning Board deems appropriate.

(4)

Public hearing notice. Once a final application is deemed complete, the Planning Board shall authorize the setting of a public hearing for consideration of final site development plan approval in accordance with § 250-48B of the Zoning Ordinance and the following:

(a)

Publication. At least five days before a scheduled hearing, the applicant shall publish notice in a newspaper of general circulation designated by the Town as its official newspaper for publication of such notices.

(b)

Notice to property owners. At least seven days before the hearing, the applicant shall mail notice to property owners as follows:

[1]

Form and content. Such notice shall be on forms approved by the Planning Board and shall include the name of the applicant, the location of the parcel of land to be developed and a brief description or identification of the proposal and shall also specify the date, time and place of the public hearing to be held by the Planning Board.

[2]

Transmittal. Such notice shall be transmitted by personal service or sent by United States Postal Service certified or registered mail to the owners of all lots in the Town which are within 500 feet of the parcel to which the application pertains, which owners and their addresses shall be as indicated in the current Town Tax Assessor's records.

[3]

Certification. Prior to or at the time of the public hearing, the applicant shall provide to the Planning Board a copy of the required notice, a list of all the owners to whom such notice was delivered or mailed and either an affidavit that the delivery or mailing was completed as required herein or copies of all mailing receipts.

(5)

Final approval. In accordance with § 250-49 of the Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Board shall, by resolution, approve, approve with conditions or disapprove an application for final site plan approval within 45 days of the close of the public hearing, except when such time is extended by mutual agreement with the applicant for good cause.

(6)

Signing and filing of plans.

(a)

In accordance with § 250-50 of the Zoning Ordinance, the Chairman of the Planning Board will sign the approved site development plan once submitted with all modifications thereon and with confirmation that all conditions of approval have been met. The applicant will then produce, at a minimum, four copies to be distributed as follows:

[1]

One to the Town Clerk (linen back).

[2]

One to the Building Inspector.

[3]

One to the Superintendent of Highways.

[4]

One for the Planning Board records.

(b)

The Planning Board reserves the right to request additional copies, including linen back, if deemed necessary.