There has been an increase in the number of applications that the department is looking at from the Zoning Board of Appeals. As per 198-68 the Planning Department must prepare a technical analysis for the Zoning Board of Appeals on most applications for special use permits and these applications are on the rise. The Planning Department can now provide such a letter, thereby reducing the time to make an application and thus get final approval. The department personnel review all applications in all of the commercial and industrial zoning classifications. Planning and engineering review is completed on each application.
Yield is determined, grading and drainage is perfected.
Building locations as well as road lay-out and park needs are reviewed. Bonds are calculated and collected. Landscape plans are reviewed for street tree and recharge basin planting for all subdivisions. All applications and fees for change of zone are made to the Town Board via the Town Clerk s Office and reviewed by the Planning Department staff. These reviews are the most intensive and require the most time to process.