Revised July 07

MINOR COMMERCIAL SITE REVIEW CHECKLIST

(Additions or Site Changes Affecting Less than 10,000 sq. ft.)

PEDD guideline for plan review only. For full requirements refer to Land Use Law Regulations.

NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT:

ADDRESS OF PROPOSED PROJECT:
NAME OF APPLICANT:

- Date Submitted:
- Date Checked:
- Checked By:

1. LAND USE BACKGROUND: yes no

Access to public highway

Site affected by mandatory 25’/50’/100' or 200'
setbacks from residence district/use
Variance granted
Previous site approvals granted
Proposal in conformance with Comprehensive Plan
County Planning Board referral required
Public Highway, Water, or Sewer proposed
County Health Dept. Approval required
County or State Highway approval required

2. ENVIRONMENTAL BACKGROUND:

SEQR classification: Type II Unlisted Type I Exempt or excluded .

yes no
Site affected by Protected Watercourse area
Site affected by Wetlands (State or Federal)
Site affected by Flood Plain
Site affected by Airport noise
height restrictions
Site on National Register of Historic Places
Site adjacent to public park or open space
Site on State map of archeologically significant areas
Site within 500 feet of an agricultural district
Site within one mile of Town landfill
Site within boundary of any G.E.I.S. area
(specify):
Site affected by other features of environmental significance
(specify):
3. A narrative description of the proposed project, addressing its scope of operation, purpose,
justification and impact on the immediate area of influence and the town in general (schools,
traffic generation, population, utilities aesthetics and land use compatibility) and including
the following:

a.) Address of site (street and number)

b.) Name of applicant
c.) Name of proposed tenant/business
d.) Site zoning
e.) Description of existing site and use
f.) Description of intended site development and use
g.) Existing gross floor area (including basement area)
h.) Proposed gross floor area (including basement area)
i.) Building height and number of floors
j.) Number of guest rooms or dwelling units where applicable
k.) Number of employees
l.) Hours and days of operation
m.) Proposed number of parking spaces
n.) Site coverage statistics (building coverage, paved areas, green area, by
percentage of site and square footage)
o.) Impact on adjoining property:
noise, visual, drainage, other
p.) Anticipated impact on services: (quantify and discuss impacts)
traffic (provide 2 hr. PM peak if within GEIS area)
sewer
water
solid waste
q.) Description of project construction sequence and phasing
r.) Storage and disposal method of chemicals used (solvents, soaps, etc.)
s.) Impact on Town communications system or any proposed
communications devices (e.g., microwave transmitters)

4. Criteria for Incentive Zoning – All applicants seeking incentives in exchange

for providing amenities shall include the following additional information.
a.) The requested incentive
b.) The proposed amenity
c.) The location of the proposed amenity
d.) The constrained land and unconstrained land must be mapped, with
the proposed amenity land area specifically identified and highlighted
on the map.
e.) The proposed land conservation mechanism(s)
f.) The estimated cash value of the proposed amenity
g.) A narrative which demonstrates the following:
1. The benefits to the community, including the immediate benefit
area, from the proposed amenity
2. Consistency with the goals and objectives of the Town’s
Comprehensive Plan
3. The relative importance and need for the amenity
h.) A demonstration there are adequate sewer, water, transportation,
waste and fire-protection facilities to handle the additional demands
the incentive may place on the those facilities beyond the demand that
would be placed on them if the project were developed without
incentives
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 i.) Any other information or support materials as needed or requested by
the Planning Board

5. A site plan outlining the proposed design at a scale of 1" = 10', 1" = 20', 1" = 30' or 1" = 40';
sheet size shall be 22" x 34" or 34" x 44", folded to 8½"x14" or smaller; plan shall show:

a.) Title block including name of project, name of applicant, name of

map preparer, date of map, and address of property
b.) Boundary line of property to be developed or used, including any
interior lot lines
c.) Existing topography, related to an NGVD 1929 datum (show
benchmark), at contour intervals of 2' or less (required only if site
work is proposed)
d.) Location map at scale of 1" = 2,000'; map shall be oriented the same
as the site development plan
e.) North arrow
f.) Names of all adjoining property owners and existing use of properties
g.) Location and names of existing adjacent streets, including paper
streets
h.) Existing vegetation, watercourses, and other natural features
i.) Existing structures, utilities, and site improvements within 50' of the
property - where a boundary of a SFR or MFR zoning district exists
within 100 feet of the site, existing structures, utilities and site
improvements shall be extended to a distance of 100 feet in the
direction of the district boundary.
j.) Existing Zoning District, with district boundaries within 300' of the
site.
k.) Existing/proposed buildings, other improvements (identify use of each
building; show approximate building and setback dimensions,
building height, and number of floors including basement)
l.) Existing/proposed utilities, including lateral locations, sizes, and
connection points
m.) Existing/proposed parking, circulation, storage, service, display areas;
label minimum parking setbacks from lot lines and buildings
n.) Number of parking spaces, including handicapped spaces as required
by NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
o.) Analysis of parking requirement
p.) Surface treatment (paving, gravel, lawn, ground cover, etc.) identified
for all areas
q.) Site coverage statistics (building, paved, green area, etc.) in square
feet and as percentage of site
r.) Existing/proposed pedestrian & bicyclist accommodations
s.) Access
t.) Proposed drainage concept
u.) Existing/proposed easements with boundary & filing data
v.) Lighting plan showing fixture location, pole height, and lighting
pattern (submit cut sheets for proposed fixtures)
w.) A 3" x 3" block for site plan decision stamp (at lower right side of
plan)
x.) Location of fire lanes, hydrants
y.) Service, equipment locations - HVAC, refuse, loading, storage, solid
waste recycling with appropriate screening
z.) Fencing/retaining walls - location, type, height
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 aa.) Proposed finished floor elevations
bb.) Limits of grading and clearing
cc.) Proposed erosion control measures in accordance with the NY State
Standards & Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control
dd.) Existing/proposed vegetation, landscaping -
1. existing to be preserved
2. proposed species, size, location
3. deciduous trees 2-2 1/2" cal. min.
4. evergreen trees 5' ht. min.
ee.) Curbing to protect green space
ff.) Location of freestanding signs with setback dimensions
gg.) Details - storm system, walls, curbs, pavement sections, etc.
hh.) Stamp and signature of a New York State licensed professional -
plans shall be prepared by an engineer, surveyor, architect or
landscape architect licensed by the State of New York and authorized
under their New York license to execute the plans and contents
thereof (when site work is proposed)
ii.) The following standard Town notes:
1. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and
local laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to the
State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR), Freshwater
Wetlands Permit Regulations, the Town Grading Law, the Town
Flood Plains Management, and the Town Protected Watercourse
Law
2. The Applicant shall bear the sole responsibility for ensuring that
all improvements are completed and maintained in accordance
with approved plans, specifications, and standards.
3. No certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until all required
improvements are satisfactorily completed, and the Planning and
Economic Development Department has issued written
authorization to the Building Department.
4. The Applicant shall be responsible for keeping existing public
highways and adjacent lands free of debris, soil, and other matter
which may accumulate due to construction related to the site.
5. All site lighting shall be designed and installed so as not to
illuminate adjacent properties or highways.
6. All plant materials installed pursuant to this site development
plan shall conform to the American Standard Nursery Stock
(ANSI Z60.l-1986) of the American Association of Nurserymen
or equivalent recognized standard, and shall be installed and
maintained in accordance with accepted industry practice.
7. No portion of this site shall be used for storage or display of any
product or material, or for parking of any vehicles, or for the
conduct of any other business operations, unless specifically
designated for such use on this site development plan.
8. All required erosion control measures shall be installed in
accordance with the NY State Standards & Specifications for
Erosion and Sediment Control.

6. Floor plan (folded to 8½"x11"), indicating use of each area (for building
additions only)

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7. Architectural elevation drawings (folded to 8½"x11") from the front, rear, and
sides, showing design elements, materials and colors to be used on exterior
finishes, roof top or other exterior mechanical and HVAC units, if none, so
note. (for building additions or facade changes, including changes in exterior
materials or color)

8. Digital image file (TIF or Auto CAD) of site plan in format acceptable to the
PEDD

9. Photograph(s) of site

10. Application form complete

11. Approved Building Department zoning verification determination

12. Environmental assessment form complete

13. Latham Water District information sheet complete (for building additions)

14. Professional Certification Form (for building additions & site work only)

15. Such additional reports, maps or other material as the Planning and Economic
Development Department may resonably request and deem necessary.

16. Review fee paid

COMMENTS ON SUBMISSION/REVIEW:

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