TOWN OF NEWBURY
OFFICE OF
THE PLANNING BOARD
TOWN HALL
25 HIGH ROAD
NEWBURY,MA 01951
SITE PLAN REVIEW
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
PURPOSE
These Submission Requirements and Procedures explain the Site Plan Review process as it pertains to all zoning districts pursuant to § 97-8 of the Newbury Zoning Bylaws. The purpose of the requirements and procedures is to guide the applicant and others through the Site Plan Review process and to detail the requirements for submission.
GENERAL
The first step in the application process is to meet with the Town Planner and the Building Inspector to review the scope of the proposed project, the procedures for filing and applicable filing fees.
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Town Planner 978-463-3516
Town Clerk 978-462-2332
Assessors 978-465-0211
Building Inspector 978-462-8311
Conservation Commission 978-462-1372
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must file with the Planning Board the following:
1) Completed application form;
2) Submission fees:
a) Administrative fee: $500.00;
b) Deposit for Consultant Review: $750.00: Costs for consultant review in excess of this amount shall be the sole responsibility of the applicant and shall be deposited with the Town upon request;
c) Legal advertisement in newspaper: The applicant shall arrange for and make payment directly to the newspaper publishing the notice;
d) Notification of abutters: The applicant shall send the notice by certified mail with return receipt requested to each abutter.
Amendment to Decision of Site Plan Review:
a) Administrative fee: $100.00;
b) Deposit for Consultant Review: At the discretion of the Board. If the Board decides that consultant review is necessary, the applicant shall be solely responsible for the cost. Upon receipt of a cost estimate from the consultant, the applicant shall deposit the amount with the Town.
3) Certified list of property owners within 300 feet of the property, from the Assessors office.
4) Narrative briefly describing the proposed project to assist the Board in its review, including information relative to:
a) Proposed use;
b) Projected increase in traffic trips;
c) Projected Town water and sewer demand, if any;
d) A discussion of the status of all other required local, state and federal permits;
e) Building or addition size proposed;
f) Projected parking spaces required;
g) Proposed methods of screening the premises and parking from abutting property and the street;
h) Landscaping plans;
i) Lighting plans;
j) Entrance and Egress
k) A calculation of existing and proposed lot coverage;
l) How the project conforms with the Master Plan;
m) Compliance with the Town’s Zoning Bylaws
5) Ten copies of the project site plan at a scale of 1” = 40’ or less prepared by a Professional Engineer or Architect registered in the State of Massachusetts, unless indicated otherwise by the Board, plus one 11” X 17” reduced copy of the site plan set, containing the following information:
a) Locus Plan at a scale of 1” = 800’;
b) Zoning district boundaries;
c) Existing and proposed parking spaces;
d) Abutting land under same ownership;
e) Existing and proposed wetlands, flood plains and water bodies, if any;
f) Existing and proposed topography at 2 foot contour intervals;
g) Existing and proposed driveways, sidewalks, curbs, and curb cuts with proposed dimensions indicated;
h) Existing and propose lighting including intensity, pole height, design and direction. A photometric plan shall be submitted;
i) Existing and proposed landscape features including trees, signs, fences, walls, plantings and walks;
j) Existing and proposed boundaries and easements;
k) Adjacent streets;
l) Existing structures on adjacent properties within 50 feet of the property line;
m) Existing significant environmental features such as ledge outcrops, scenic views and large trees;
n) Location and dimensions of existing structures;
o) Proposed structures including setbacks, exterior dimensions, and exterior elevation drawings of every side of each structure;
p) Location of existing and proposed utilities;
q) Proposed service and loading areas including dumpster and method of screening;
r) Proposed stormwater management system. The stormwater management system shall be designed in accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Stormwater Management Policy Handbook and Technical Handbook as most recently amended, whether or not the proposed work falls within the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act and in accordance with the Town’s Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP);
s) Temporary and permanent erosion control measures.
6) The Planning Board may require that the following impact assessments be submitted with the application. The assessments must contain information sufficient to determine the impact of the proposed project on the surrounding area and the Town as a whole. Ten copies of the required impact assessments shall be submitted.
a) Traffic Impact Assessment
The purpose shall be to document the existing traffic volumes, capacities, road condition, hazards and level of service on the site and streets adjacent to the site, assess the proposed impact of such changes, and to propose and discuss management and structural improvements and mitigation measures, both on and off the site.
b) Environmental Impact Assessment
The purpose shall be to determine the existing and expected post-development environmental conditions, including air and water quality, groundwater pollution, noise levels, harmful or noxious emissions, damage or threat to wetlands and flood plain, and the visual environment. The potential for erosion or sedimentation and the proposed or existing control measures shall be discussed. Smoke, odors, vibration and electromagnetic radiation shall also be identifies and addressed. Waste disposal and off-site environmental drainage impacts shall be discussed.
b) Community Impact Assessment and Fiscal Impact Assessment
The assessment shall consider the existing and projected demand for municipal services, revenues to the Town and fiscal economic impacts.
The Site Plan Review application is deemed to be submitted only when all of the required items are delivered to the Planning Board, complete and in the required number of copies and a copy of the application is filed with the Town Clerk by the applicant.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicant shall complete and submit the Site Plan Review Application Form together with the required materials to the Planning Board and Town Clerk in accordance with § 97-8.C. of the Zoning By-Laws.
DECISION CRITERIA
Site plan review decision criteria will be in accordance with § 97-8.D. of the Zoning By-Laws.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Conditions of approval will be in accordance with § 97-8.E. of the Zoning By-Laws.
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
Performance guarantee shall be in accordance with § 97-8.F. of the Zoning By-Laws.
DURATION OF APPROVAL
The duration of approval will be in accordance with § 97-8.G. of the Zoning By-Laws.
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