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Honorable Town Clerk:
Your response to this letter will acknowledge receipt of the attached resolution adopted by the
Riverhead Town Board. Kindly please sign and email back to the Riverhead Town Clerk, Diane
Wilhelm at wilhelm a townofriverheadny.gov or by fax at 631-208-4034.
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Town Board Meeting April 19, 2016 7:00 PM
Resolution# 286-ADOPTS A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 108 ENTITELD, "ZONING" OF
THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF RIVERHEAD (COMMUNITY BENEFIT ZONING USE DISTRICT
(CBD))
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Diane 1W. Wilhelm, Town Clerk
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May 9, 2016
Honorable Town Clerk:
Your response to this letter will acknowledge receipt of the attached resolution adopted by the
Riverhead Town Board. Kindly please sign and email back to the Riverhead Town Clerk, Diane
Wilhelm at wilhelm cz.townofrive rheadny,gov or by fax at 631-208-4034.
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Town Board Meeting May 3, 2016 2:00 PM
Resolution# 299-AUTHORIZES TOWN CLERK TO PUBLISH AND POST PUBLIC NOTICE TO
CONSIDER A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 108 ENTITLED "ZONING" OF THE RIVERHEAD
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ENCLOSED HEREWITH please find the following resolution #286 which was adopted by the
Riverhead Town Board at a Regular Town Board meeting on May 3, 2016.
Resolution# 286-ADOPTS A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 108 ENTITELD, "ZONING" OF
THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF RIVERHEAD (COMMUNITY BENEFIT ZONING USE DISTRICT
(CBD))
If you have any questions, please call Carol Del Vecchio at 631-727-3200, Ext 262, or Diane Wilhelm
at Ext. 260
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Diane M. Wilhelm, Town Clerk
Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer Marriage Officer
May 9, 2016
Honorable Town Clerk:
Your response to this letter will acknowledge receipt of the attached resolution adopted by the
Riverhead Town Board. Kindly please sign and email back to the Riverhead Town Clerk, Diane
Wilhelm at wilhelmtownofriverheadny.gov or by fax at 631-208-4034.
Signature: Date:
Town Board Meeting April 19, 2016 7:00 PM
Resolution# 286-ADOPTS A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 108 ENTITELD, "ZONING" OF
THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF RIVERHEAD (COMMUNITY BENEFIT ZONING USE DISTRICT
(CBD))
Sincerely,
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Diane M. Wilhelm
Town Clerk
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200 Howell Avenue — Riverhead, New York 11901— (631)727-3200 Ext. 260 — Fax (631)208-4034
04.19.2016 ADOPTED
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TOWN OF RIVERHEAD
Resolution # 286
ADOPTS A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 108 ENTITLED, "ZONING" OF THE
CODE OF THE TOWN OF RIVERHEAD
(COMMUNITY BENEFIT ZONING USE DISTRICT (CBD))
Councilman Hubbard offered the following resolution,
which was seconded by Councilman Dunleavy
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk was authorized to publish and post a public notice to
hear all interested persons to consider a local law amending Chapter 108, entitled
"Zoning" Article XXIII Residence RC District of the Riverhead Town Code of the Code of
the Town of Riverhead ("Town Code"); and
WHEREAS, the Riverhead Planning Department has reviewed the proposed
amendment
and recommended it be considered a Type I action pursuant to 6NYCRR Part 617; and
WHEREAS, a Full Environmental Assessment Form, [FEAF], Parts 1, 2 and 3
have been prepared and are on file with the Office of the Town Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board finds there to be no adverse environmental impacts
resulting from the action; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the 15th day of March, 2016 at 7:05
o'clock p.m. at the Riverhead Town Hall, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead, New York, the
date, time and place specified in said public notice, and all persons wishing to be heard
were heard; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to Chapter 108 was referred to the Suffolk
County Planning Commission and the Planning Commission determined that the
amendment be a matter for local determination.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board be and hereby,
declares the amendment of Chapter 108 to be a Type I action for the purposes of SEQR
compliance and declares itself Lead Agency; and be it further
RESOLVED, that coordinated review is not required as the Town Board is the
sole involved agency for purposes of implementing the amendment to Chapter 108; and
be it further
RESOLVED, that the FEAF has been duly considered and Town Board finds
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there to be no adverse environmental impacts resulting from the action; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board, as Lead Agency, issues a Negative
Declaration for the action; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board, be and hereby, directs the Supervisor to sign
the Negative Declaration and that the Town Clerk publish and post the Negative
Declaration in the Environmental News Bulletin and post the post the notice of the
Negative Declaration on the Town of Riverhead official website; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the local law amending Chapter 108 entitled, "Zoning" of the
Town Code is hereby adopted as specified in the attached notice of adoption; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to publish the attached
notice of adoption once in the News-Review Newspaper and to post same on the
signboard at Town Hall; and be it further
RESOLVED, that all Town Hall Departments may review and obtain a copy of
this resolution from the electronic storage device and, if needed, a certified copy of
same may be obtained from the Office of the Town Clerk.
THE VOTE
Hubbard XYes No Giglio EYes XNo
Wooten ZYes1-1No Dunleavy 0Yes No
Walter EYes ENo
The Resolution Was Z Thereupon Duly Declared Adopted
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TOWN OF RIVERHEAD
NOTICE OF ADOPTION
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town Board of the Town of Riverhead adopted a
local law amending the Chapter 108 entitled "Zoning" of the Riverhead Town Code, at its regular
meeting held on April 19, 2016.
ARTICLE LXIII
COMMUNITY BENEFIT ZONING USEDISTRICT (CBD)
108-333. Purpose and Intent.
A. It is the purpose of the Community Benefit District (CBD)to implement the
recommendations of the Town of Riverhead Comprehensive Plan (2003) by permitting the
construction of clustered multi-family rental dwelling units in a manner designed to meet the
needs of a range of users who are presently underserved by the housing market, including young
people entering the work force, young families, and seniors.
B. Permission of the development set forth in subsection A above shall require the
concurrent construction of on-site community center and nonresidential use(s) that, together or
individually, provide an enhancement of not only the subject project for its residents but for the
use, enjoyment and enhancement of the surrounding community as well.
C. The goals of the CBD District are:
1. To promote a mixed-use development on a single site in a cohesive manner, with the
main purpose of providing for the needs of its residents and residents in the larger
community;
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2. To promote the most desirable land use upon real property that is suitable for such
development due to its size, location and access to necessary infrastructure, and;
3. To provide standards to facilitate development not currently possible under Chapter 108
(Zoning Ordinance)in order to meet identified community needs.
108-334. Definitions.
Community Center - is a structure/s providing educational and recreational services to the
community, including but not limited to, day care, nutrition and wellness programs, performing arts
space, sports, and fitness facilities. Food service, ATM, and retail space in support of the foregoing
activities shall be permitted in the Community Center.
Workforce Housing- is residential housing occupied by residents whose income conforms to
guidelines published by a governmental authority with appropriate jurisdiction as 80%to 120% of
median adjusted for area.
108-335. Creation of the Community Benefit District.
A. The CBD district may be imposed by the Town Board as an overlay district in
conjunction with or to the exclusion of all other use districts shown on the Zoning Use District
Map of the Town of Riverhead.
B. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Article and other provisions of
Chapter 108 (Zoning Ordinance), the provisions of this Article shall apply.
C. All special permit uses set forth herein shall be subject to the approval of the
Town Board pursuant to the requirements and procedures set forth in Section 108.133.1 ofthe
Town Code.
108-336. Eligible Properties.
In order to be considered for the CBD designation, a property shall meet all of the following
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criteria:
1) The minimum area of a parcel shall be 10 acres;
2) The site shall have frontage on a State or County arterial highway, onto which all
vehicle access shall be directed;
3) The minimum road frontage on a State or County arterial highway shall be 800
linear feet.
4) The property shall be served by appurtenances of the Riverhead Water District
and the Riverhead Sewer District, or shall be in sufficient proximity to such
district boundaries as they exist at the time of the adoption of this local law to
permit access to such infrastructure;
5) Be of sufficient area to provide for all applicable parking, buffer yards,
landscaping and open space requirements.
108-337. Uses.
A. In the Community Benefit (CBD) District no building, structure, or premises shall
be used or arranged or designed to be used and no building or structure shall hereafter be erected.,
reconstructed, or altered or occupied unless otherwise provided in this chapter for the following
special permitted uses:
1. Detached and/or attached multi-family
dwelling units;
2. One family dwelling units with Professional Office.
3. Community Center, Day Care,Nursery School.
4. Recreational uses including parks and playgrounds, swimming
pool, and/or outdoor sports facilities.
5. Houses of Worship.
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B. Any development pursuant to this Article shall consist of the concurrent
construction of clustered residential, on-site community center and non-residential uses.
$ 108-338. Accessory Uses.
Accessory uses shall include those uses customarily incidental to any of the above
specially permitted uses when located on the same site or within a structure with a specially
permitted use. Specifically allowed are the following, provided that the total lot coverage does
not exceed five (5) percent of the site:
1. Maintenance structures
2. Garages
3. Storage buildings
4. Pump station for wastewater disposal purposes.
108-339. Workforce Housing Requirement.
A minimum of one hundred percent (100%) of dwelling units shall be sold or rented to
households that meet income standards, as those standards may change from time to time, as set
by the State or Federal government and designated as workforce housing.
108-340. Community Center Requirements.
Any community center approved pursuant to this chapter shall conform to the following
requirements:
1. All facilities of the community center shall be available to the general public;
2. Individual facilities within the community center may be rented to the general
public. Fees may be charged for use of the facilities but such fees shall be limited
to only those necessary to defray expenses.
$ 108-341. Mixed Use Residential/Professional Office Structures.
A. The Professional Office use shall be of such character as to be appropriate for a
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residential neighborhood setting.
B. All such structures are to be limited in floor area, not to exceed 2,500 square feet
(SF) in size each.
C. One residence may be located within each such structure, and may only be
occupied by the owner or an employee of the Professional Office that occupies that structure.
108-342. General Lot, Yard, Bulk and Height Requirements.
Maximum Building Net Floor Area Ratio 0.40
Maximum Lot Coverage (total footprint) 0.20
Minimum Front Yard Depth 15 feet
Minimum Rear Yard Depth 20 feet
Minimum Side Yard Setback (both) 15 feet
Maximum Building Height 50 feet not to exceed three and a
half(3 1/2) stories
Dwelling Unit Density and Mix:
Dwelling Unit Density 1 unit per 40,000 sq. ft.
$ 108-343. Redemption of Preservation Rights to Increase Dwelling Unit Yield.
A. Preservation credits may be used to increase dwelling unit density within the
Community Benefit Zoning Use District. In its review and approval of any site plan application
within the Community Benefit Zoning Use District utilizing preservation credits, the reviewing
board shall condition the final site plan approval upon the redemption of the appropriate number
of credits, with the signature of the mylar predicated upon the redemption and retiring of the
appropriate number of preservation credits.
B. Preservation credits may be acquired through the transfer of development rights
pursuant to Article LXII of the Riverhead Town Code or the acquisition of Workforce Housing
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Development Rights through the Suffolk County Workforce Housing Transfer of Development
Rights Program. Any preservation rights acquired through the Suffolk County Workforce
Housing Transfer of Development Rights Programs must be rights that were placed in the
program from the purchase or preservation of property located in the Town of Riverhead.
C. The Town Board in its review and approval of an application for a special permit
may increase the allowable dwelling unit yield at a rate of one (1) dwelling unit per preservation
credit redeemed, not to exceed ten (10) dwelling units per 40,000 square feet after subtracting for
that land area required for infrastructure and public improvements.
4 108-344. Open Space Requirements.
A. Minimum of 40 percent of the total site area shall be reserved for vegetated open
space, pond areas, or passive recreational use.
B. Such recreational amenities may include, but not limited to, playgrounds, walking
trails, fitness trails, picnic areas or sitting areas; no landscaped areas that are not easily accessible
for use and occupancy as recreational space are to be included in this calculation.
§108-345. Off-Street Parking Requirements.
The development shall endeavor to provide a minimum off street parking in conformance
with the following schedule:
Residences 1.5 spaces/unit
Community Center 1 space/300 square feet of floor area
Church 1 space/3 pew seats
Non-Residential Spaces 1 space/200 square feet of floor area
In recognition of the shared use aspects of the CBD District, if the planning board
determines that an applicant has conclusively demonstrated that one or more of such uses will be
generating a demand for the parking spaces primarily during periods when another use or uses
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has or have a significant lower parking demand, the planning board may, upon application,
reduce the total parking spaces required.
108-346. Additional Guidelines.
A. All utility service lines within the site shall be constructed underground.
B. The development shall provide safety and security lighting in appropriate areas,
including but not limited to building exteriors, building entrances, walkways, vehicle access
points and within parking areas.
C. All exterior lighting fixtures shall conform to Article XLV of the Riverhead
Zoning Ordinance, such that no fugitive lighting impacts adjacent properties.
D. To the maximum extent practicable, sustainable energy site lighting shall be
utilized.
E. All lighting fixtures, whether mounted on building walls or on poles, shall be
placed at the minimum height necessary to cast adequate lighting intensities on illuminated
surfaces.
F. All buildings shall be handicapped accessible.
G. A maintenance plan for all ground and buildings shall be in effect and such initial
plan shall be included in site plan review.
H. Landscaping shall be designed to reduce heat island effects.
I. Onsite retention/harvesting of storm water runoff to minimize sewer impact and
reduce water usage for irrigation shall be utilized.
J. In recognition of the inherent mixed use character of the CBD District, no
abutting landscape buffer areas other than those specifically required in this section shall be
required.
K. For the purpose of the requirements for off-street loading berths, the permitted
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and accessory uses shall not be considered as being used for business, industrial or hospital
purposes.
L. Where the CBD zoning district has been applied to a property the site plan must
show a twenty-five foot (25 foot) non-improved transitional buffer along any boundary shared
with a residential use or residentially zoned property. If in the opinion of the Planning Board the
natural vegetation existing on the site does not provide a sufficient buffer between the property
and the abutting residential use or residentially zoned property; the Planning Board may require
the applicant to augment the buffer appropriate screening and vegetation. For the purposes of
this section, fencing in the non-improved transitional buffer area shall not be deemed an
improvement.
4 108-347. Service Providers Amenities and Services.
Where the development includes health and fitness facilities and/or day care services for
preschool-age and/or services for senior citizen within the community center, oversight and
supervision shall be provided by professional staff.
4 108-348. Development Standard Within the Community Benefit District.
No earthwork, land clearing, construction or land disturbance of any kind shall take place
upon real property within a CBD until such time as a site plan has been approved by the Planning
Board. In cases in which a proposed project involves the subdivision of land, no development
may proceed until final conditional subdivision approval has been granted by the Planning
Board. Approval of site plan for development shall be conditioned upon approval by Suffolk
County Department of Health Services. Energy Star compliance on all equipment and
appliances in residential units shall be required. All users and residents within the CBDshall be
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required to comply with a recycling plan for refuse. Buildings shall be oriented to maximize
natural daylight. Low flow water for all plumbing fixtures shall be utilized.
* Underline represents addition(s)
** Overstrike represents deletion(s)
Dated: Riverhead, New York
April 19, 2016
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF RIVERHEAD
DIANE WILHELM, Town Clerk
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Town of Riverhead
Local Law # 16-2016
Chapter 108
ZONING
ARTICLE LXIII
COMMUNITY BENEFIT ZONING USE DISTRICT (CBD)
§ 108-333. Purpose and Intent.
A. It is the purpose of the Community Benefit District (CBD) to implement the
recommendations of the Town of Riverhead Comprehensive Plan (2003) by permitting
the construction of clustered multi-family rental dwelling units in a manner designed to
meet the needs of a range of users who are presently underserved by the housing
market, including young people entering the work force, young families, and seniors.
B. Permission of the development set forth in subsection A above shall require the
concurrent construction of on-site community center and nonresidential use(s) that,
together or individually, provide an enhancement of not only the subject project for its
residents but for the use, enjoyment and enhancement of the surrounding community as
well.
C. The goals of the CBD District are:
1. To promote a mixed-use development on a single site in a cohesive manner, with
the main purpose of providing for the needs of its residents and residents in the
larger community;
2. To promote the most desirable land use upon real property that is suitable for
such development due to its size, location and access to necessary
infrastructure, and;
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3. To provide standards to facilitate development not currently possible under
Chapter 108 (Zoning Ordinance) in order to meet identified community needs.
§ 108-334. Definitions.
Community Center - is a structure/s providing educational and recreational services to
the community, including but not limited to, day care, nutrition and wellness programs,
performing arts space, sports, and fitness facilities. Food service, ATM, and retail
space in support of the foregoing activities shall be permitted in the Community Center.
Workforce Housing - is residential housing occupied by residents whose income
conforms to guidelines published by a governmental authority with appropriate
jurisdiction as 80% to 120% of median adjusted for area.
§ 108-335. Creation of the Community Benefit District.
A. The CBD district may be imposed by the Town Board as an overlay district in
conjunction with or to the exclusion of all other use districts shown on the Zoning Use
District Map of the Town of Riverhead.
B. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Article and other provisions of
Chapter 108 (Zoning Ordinance), the provisions of this Article shall apply.
C. All special permit uses set forth herein shall be subject to the approval of the
Town Board pursuant to the requirements and procedures set forth in Section 108.133.1
of the Town Code.
§ 108-336. Eligible Properties.
In order to be considered for the CBD designation, a property shall meet all of the
following criteria:
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1) The minimum area of a parcel shall be 10 acres;
2) The site shall have frontage on a State or County arterial highway, onto
which all vehicle access shall be directed;
3) The minimum road frontage on a State or County arterial highway shall be
800 linear feet.
4) The property shall be served by appurtenances of the Riverhead Water
District and the Riverhead Sewer District, or shall be in sufficient proximity
to such district boundaries as they exist at the time of the adoption of this
local law to permit access to such infrastructure;
5) Be of sufficient area to provide for all applicable parking, buffer yards,
landscaping and open space requirements.
§ 108-337. Uses.
A. In the Community Benefit (CBD) District no building, structure, or premises
shall be used or arranged or designed to be used and no building or structure shall
hereafter be erected, reconstructed, or altered or occupied unless otherwise provided in
this chapter for the following special permitted uses:
1. Detached and/or attached multi-family
dwelling units;
2. One family dwelling units with Professional Office.
3. Community Center, Day Care, Nursery School.
4. Recreational uses including parks and playgrounds, swimming
pool, and/or outdoor sports facilities.
5. Houses of Worship.
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B. Any development pursuant to this Article shall consist of the concurrent
construction of clustered residential, on-site community center and non-residential uses.
§ 108-338. Accessory Uses.
Accessory uses shall include those uses customarily incidental to any of the
above specially permitted uses when located on the same site or within a structure with
a specially permitted use. Specifically allowed are the following, provided that the total
lot coverage does not exceed five (5) percent of the site:
1. Maintenance structures
2. Garages
3. Storage buildings
4. Pump station for wastewater disposal purposes.
§ 108-339. Workforce Housing Requirement.
A minimum of one hundred percent (100%) of dwelling units shall be sold or
rented to households that meet income standards, as those standards may change from
time to time, as set by the State or Federal government and designated as workforce
housing.
§ 108-340. Community Center Requirements.
Any community center approved pursuant to this chapter shall conform to the
following requirements:
1. All facilities of the community center shall be available to the general
public;
2. Individual facilities within the community center may be rented to the
general public. Fees may be charged for use of the facilities but such fees
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shall be limited to only those necessary to defray expenses.
§ 108-341. Mixed Use Residential/Professional Office Structures.
A. The Professional Office use shall be of such character as to be
appropriate for a residential neighborhood setting.
B. All such structures are to be limited in floor area, not to exceed 2,500
square feet (SF) in size each.
C. One residence may be located within each such structure, and may only
be occupied by the owner or an employee of the Professional Office that occupies that
structure.
§ 108-342. General Lot, Yard, Bulk and Height Requirements.
Maximum Building Net Floor Area Ratio 0.40
Maximum Lot Coverage (total footprint) 0.20
Minimum Front Yard Depth 15 feet
Minimum Rear Yard Depth 20 feet
Minimum Side Yard Setback (both) 15 feet
Maximum Building Height 50 feet not to exceed three and a
half (3 1/2) stories
Dwelling Unit Density and Mix:
Dwelling Unit Density 1 unit per 40,000 sq. ft.
§ 108-343. Redemption of Preservation Rights to Increase Dwelling Unit Yield.
A. Preservation credits may be used to increase dwelling unit density within
the Community Benefit Zoning Use District. In its review and approval of any site plan
application within the Community Benefit Zoning Use District utilizing preservation
5
credits, the reviewing board shall condition the final site plan approval upon the
redemption of the appropriate number of credits, with the signature of the mylar
predicated upon the redemption and retiring of the appropriate number of preservation
credits.
B. Preservation credits may be acquired through the transfer of development
rights pursuant to Article LXII of the Riverhead Town Code or the acquisition of
Workforce Housing Development Rights through the Suffolk County Workforce Housing
Transfer of Development Rights Program. Any preservation rights acquired through the
Suffolk County Workforce Housing Transfer of Development Rights Programs must be
rights that were placed in the program from the purchase or preservation of property
located in the Town of Riverhead.
C. The Town Board in its review and approval of an application for a special
permit may increase the allowable dwelling unit yield at a rate of one (1) dwelling unit
per preservation credit redeemed, not to exceed ten (10) dwelling units per 40,000
square feet after subtracting for that land area required for infrastructure and public
improvements.
§ 108-344. Open Space Requirements.
A. Minimum of 40 percent of the total site area shall be reserved for
vegetated open space, pond areas, or passive recreational use.
B. Such recreational amenities may include, but not limited to, playgrounds,
walking trails, fitness trails, picnic areas or sitting areas; no landscaped areas that are
not easily accessible for use and occupancy as recreational space are to be included in
this calculation.
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§108-345. Off-Street Parking Requirements.
The development shall endeavor to provide a minimum off street parking in
conformance with the following schedule:
Residences 1.5 spaces/unit
Community Center 1 space/300 square feet of floor area
Church 1 space/3 pew seats
Non-Residential Spaces 1 space/200 square feet of floor area
In recognition of the shared use aspects of the CBD District, if the planning board
determines that an applicant has conclusively demonstrated that one or more of such
uses will be generating a demand for the parking spaces primarily during periods when
another use or uses has or have a significant lower parking demand, the planning board
may, upon application, reduce the total parking spaces required.
§ 108-346. Additional Guidelines.
A. All utility service lines within the site shall be constructed underground.
B. The development shall provide safety and security lighting in appropriate
areas, including but not limited to building exteriors, building entrances, walkways,
vehicle access points and within parking areas.
C. All exterior lighting fixtures shall conform to Article XLV of the Riverhead
Zoning Ordinance, such that no fugitive lighting impacts adjacent properties.
D. To the maximum extent practicable, sustainable energy site lighting shall
be utilized.
E. All lighting fixtures, whether mounted on building walls or on poles, shall
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be placed at the minimum height necessary to cast adequate lighting intensities on
illuminated surfaces.
F. All buildings shall be handicapped accessible.
G. A maintenance plan for all ground and buildings shall be in effect and such
initial plan shall be included in site plan review.
H. Landscaping shall be designed to reduce heat island effects.
I. Onsite retention/harvesting of storm water runoff to minimize sewer impact
and reduce water usage for irrigation shall be utilized.
J. In recognition of the inherent mixed use character of the CBD District, no
abutting landscape buffer areas other than those specifically required in this section
shall be required.
K. For the purpose of the requirements for off-street loading berths, the
permitted and accessory uses shall not be considered as being used for business,
industrial or hospital purposes.
L. Where the CBD zoning district has been applied to a property the site plan
must show a twenty-five foot (25 foot) non-improved transitional buffer along any
boundary shared with a residential use or residentially zoned property. If in the opinion
of the Planning Board the natural vegetation existing on the site does not provide a
sufficient buffer between the property and the abutting residential use or residentially
zoned property; the Planning Board may require the applicant to augment the buffer
appropriate screening and vegetation. For the purposes of this section, fencing in the
non-improved transitional buffer area shall not be deemed an improvement.
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§ 108-347. Service Providers Amenities and Services.
Where the development includes health and fitness facilities and/or day care
services for preschool-age and/or services for senior citizen within the community
center, oversight and supervision shall be provided by professional staff.
§ 108-348. Development Standard Within the Community Benefit District.
No earthwork, land clearing, construction or land disturbance of any kind shall
take place upon real property within a CBD until such time as a site plan has been
approved by the Planning Board. In cases in which a proposed project involves the
subdivision of land, no development may proceed until final conditional subdivision
approval has been granted by the Planning Board. Approval of site plan for
development shall be conditioned upon approval by Suffolk County Department of
Health Services, Energy Star compliance on all equipment and appliances in residential
units shall be required. All users and residents within the CBD shall be required to
comply with a recycling plan for refuse. Buildings shall be oriented to maximize natural
daylight. Low flow water for all plumbing fixtures shall be utilized.
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