(A) Authority: The following officials and/or bodies are authorized to conduct review of site plans for development in the Village.
(1) Except for minor site plan reviews described in division (A)(2) of this section, the Plan Commission will review and make recommendations to the Village Board on the site, natural resource features and plans, site intensity of use, building location, density of dwelling units, floor area, impervious surface area, existing and proposed structures, architectural plans, neighboring uses, potential impacts upon neighboring uses, utilization of open space, landscaping plans, lighting plans, off street parking and loading areas, driveway locations, loading and unloading in the case of commercial and industrial uses, highway access, traffic generation and circulation, the proposed operation, and emergency vehicle accessibility, as well as any other requirements of the Zoning Administrator or other governmental agencies. All engineering-related issues, including site grading, will be reviewed and subject to the approval of the Village Engineer.
(2) Single-family detached and 2-family detached dwellings (and their accessory structures) are exempt from all requirements of this section except that they must comply with the minor site plan review requirements contained in division (F) of this section. Other minor site changes may be reviewed under the minor site plan review process, as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
(B) Purpose: In order to promote compatible development and stability of property values, and prevent impairment or depreciation of property values, no person may alter the conditions of a lot without first obtaining site plan approval as set forth in this section, except: 1) where superseded by a Village approved annexation agreement or 2) if subject to minor site plan review under division (F) of this section.
(C) Application: Applications for site plan review must be filed in accordance with the requirements of § 159-2.201 of this part and the administrative application policy. The site plan and related plans and data must be submitted to the Zoning Administrator who will transmit all site plan review applications and their accompanying site plans and related plans and data to the Plan Commission for its review, and recommendation to the Village Board for its approval.
(D) Process: The Plan Commission may not recommend to the Village Board any approval for any site plan or other required plans unless it finds after viewing the site plan review application and data that the structure or use, as planned, will not violate the intent and purpose of this chapter. The Plan Commission may recommend and the Village Board may approve the plans only after determining the proposed building or buildings will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, or substantially increase the danger of fire, or traffic congestion, or otherwise endanger the public health or safety and provided such proposed development meets the various intent and purpose statements set forth in this chapter.
(E) Standards: The following standards apply to site plan review:
(1) The proposed use conforms to the uses permitted as either a permitted use or special use (whichever is applicable) in the zoning district.
(2) The dimensional arrangement of buildings and structures conform to the required area, yard, setback, and height restrictions of this chapter.
(3) The requirements of part 7 of this chapter are met.
(4) The proposed use conforms to all use and design provisions and requirements for the specified use.
(5) There is a proper relationship between the existing and proposed streets and highways within the vicinity of the project in order to assure the safety and convenience of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. In the case of arterial streets and highways not under the jurisdiction of the Village of Lindenhurst, that the applicable highway authority (County, State, or Federal) has been contacted and the needed permits have been obtained and submitted to the Village for review.
(6) The proposed buildings, structures, and entryways are situated and designed to minimize adverse effects upon owners and occupants of adjacent and surrounding properties by providing for adequate design of ingress/egress and interior/exterior traffic flow, stormwater drainage, erosion, grading, lighting, and parking, as specified by this chapter or any other codes or laws.
(7) Natural features of the landscape are retained to enhance the development on the site, or where they furnish a barrier or buffer between the project and adjoining properties used for dissimilar purposes, or where they assist in preserving the general safety, health, welfare, and appearance of the neighborhood. The requirements for natural resource features protection set forth in this chapter shall be met, including a natural resource protection plan meeting the requirements of this chapter.
(8) Adverse effects of the proposed development and activities upon adjoining residents or owners are minimized by design and installation of landscape buffer yards to provide for appropriate screening, fencing, or landscaping as required by this chapter. Where required, a landscape plan meeting the requirements set forth in this chapter must also be submitted for review.
(9) Land, buildings, and structures are readily accessible to emergency vehicles and disabled persons.
(10) No building will be sited in a manner which would unnecessarily destroy or substantially damage the beauty of the area, or affect values incident to ownership of land in the area; or which would unnecessarily have an adverse effect on the beauty and general enjoyment of existing structures on adjoining properties.
(11) No loading facility will be designed or sited in a manner which would unnecessarily destroy or substantially damage the beauty of the area, or adversely affect values incident to ownership of land in the area; or which would unnecessarily have an adverse effect on the beauty and general enjoyment of the existing structures on adjoining properties.
(12) The site plan is consistent with the intent and purposes of this chapter which is to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, to encourage the use of lands in accordance with their character and adaptability, to avoid the overcrowding of population, to lessen congestion on the public roads and streets, to reduce hazards of life and property, to facilitate the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, and other purposes and intents of this chapter.
(13) The site plan is consistent with the public goals, objectives, principles, standards, policies, and urban design criteria set forth in the Comprehensive Plan.
(F) Minor Site Plan Review: Applications for minor site plan review must be filed in accordance with the requirements of § 159-2.201 of this part and the administrative application policy. The Zoning Administrator and/or the Village Engineer will review the site plan for compliance with this chapter.
(G) Site Grading Plan Review: Applications for site grading plan review must be filed in accordance with the requirements of § 159-2.201 of this part and the administrative application policy. The Village Engineer will review the site grading plan for compliance with this chapter.
(H) Financial Securities: The Village Engineer may require appropriate financial sureties as deemed necessary to guarantee that improvements including improved off street parking and loading areas, open space areas, utilities, landscaping, and natural resource features mitigation will be completed on schedule.
(I) Amendment To An Approved Site Plan: An approved site plan may be subsequently amended pursuant to the same process required for the initial approval, except that changes that are substantially in conformance with the approved site plan may be approved by the Zoning Administrator.
(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)