Site Plan Review Checklist
Town Planner · 8 pages · 1,663 words · all documents · the town's PDF →
TOWN OF DURHAM 630 Hallowell Road Durham, Maine 04222 Office of Code Enforcement Tel. (207) 376-6558 and Planning Fax: (207) 353-5367
SITE PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST
SECTION 8.5 SITE PLAN REVIEW SUBMISSIONS SECTION 8.6 – PERFORMANCE STANDARDS PROJECT NAME _______________________ DATE ____________ This checklist has been prepared to assist applicants in developing their applications. It should be used as a guide. The checklist does not substitute for the site plan review criteria or the requirements of Article 8 of the Land Use Ordinance. The Planning Board also will be using the checklist to make sure that your application is complete and meets all standards. Fill out all shaded columns in the checklist by initialing a box in each row. Indicate if the information has been submitted or if a waiver is requested. The application need not contain separate plans as implied below. The perimeter survey, site plan and general engineering plans may be contained on the same drawing for site plan approval. However, detailed engineering drawings such as grading plans, utility plans, stormwater plans, and erosion/sedimentation plans should be presented on separate sheets. SITE PLAN REVIEW Submitted by Waiver Received Waiver REGULATIONS Applicant Requested by Granted (with waiver Planning request form) Board
8.4 D. Required public notice sent to abutting property owners
8.5 SITE PLAN REVIEW SUBMISSIONS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETENESS REVIEW
(10 Copies of application form & all materials)
A. Completed application form
NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
B. Location map w/ required
NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
information
C. Site plan at readable scale
NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
(1”=100’ maximum)
C.1 Proposed project name,
NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
Town, & Map & Lot #s
C.2 Names of owner, applicant,
NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
plan preparer & abuttersSite Plan Review Checklist – Project Name ____________________________________
SITE PLAN REVIEW Submitted by Waiver Received Waiver
REGULATIONS Applicant Requested by Granted
(with waiver Planning
request form) Board
C.3 Documentation of legal
NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
rights to develop property
C.4 Standard boundary survey
NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
C.5 Copy of most recent deed
NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
w/ any encumbrances
C.6 All septic system test pit
logs
C.7 Proposed water supplies for
domestic & firefighting
purposes
C.8 All wetlands mapped
C.9 Location of any water
features & indication of
location in or out of
Runaround Pond
watershed
C.10 Topography at 5 ft. & 2 ft.
contours (for areas where
construction will occur)
C.11 Zoning district and any
NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
district boundaries
C.12 Location (w/ size) of
existing & proposed
culverts & drainage ways
shown
C.13 Existing streets,
easements, buildings,
parks, & deeded open
spaces (on or adjacent)
C.14 Traffic entrance(s) sight
distances external &
internal roads
C.15 Location & width of existing
& proposed access drives
C.16 Proposed waste disposal
types & facilities
C.17 Proposed driveways,
parking & loading areas,
walkways, & circulation
C.18 Proposed landscaping &
bufferingPlanning Board August 2020 Page 2
Site Plan Review Checklist – Project Name ____________________________________
SITE PLAN REVIEW Submitted by Waiver Approved Waiver
REGULATIONS Applicant Requested by Granted
(with waiver Planning
request form) Board
C.19 Location, dimensions,
ground floor elevation of all NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
buildings & expansions
C.20 Location and details of all
signage
C.21 Location & type of exterior
lighting
C.22 Location of all utilities,
including fire protection
systems
C.23 General description of
proposed use or activity
C.24 Signature block for
Planning Board Chair
C.25 Flood mapping if in FEMA
flood area
C.26 Wildlife habitat identified
per MIF&W mapped or
confirmed absent
C.27 Historic & archaeological
resources identified per
MHPC or confirmed absent
C.28 Erosion & Sediment Plan
C.29 Stormwater Plan
C.30 Phosphorus Plan (if in
watershed of Runaround
Pond)
D. ADDITIONAL STUDIES THAT MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BOARD
(Based on project type & size, site issues, or issues that come up during review)
D.1 High intensity soil survey
D.2 Hydrogeological
assessment for
groundwater withdrawal
D.3 Traffic trip generation
(required for larger projects)
D.4 Traffic impact study
(required for larger projects
or if safety issues are
identified)
E. Additional information
required by Planning Board
to verify compliance with
standards (requires vote of
the Board)Planning Board August 2020 Page 3
Site Plan Review Checklist – Project Name ____________________________________
SITE PLAN REVIEW Submitted by Waiver Approved Waiver
REGULATIONS Applicant Requested by Granted (with waiver Planning request form) Board 8.6 REVIEW STANDARDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT’S SUBMISSIONS AFTER THE APPLICATION IS DEEMED COMPLETE BY THE PLANNING BOARD
8.6.A Utilization of the Site Plan reflects natural capabilities of site to support the development Buildings & parking located on suitable land Environmentally sensitive portions of site avoided & protected Natural drainage maintained to maximum extent practical 8.6.B Adequacy of Road System Access road(s) have capacity to take the added traffic proposed Traffic analysis for projects with more than 100 peak hour trips 8.6.C Vehicular Access into the Site C.1 Meets entrance sight
distances per Appendix 1,
Section 1.4
C.2 Access onto road(s) within steepness limits (3% for two car lengths) C.3 Access off secondary road if more than one frontage
C.4 Off-site traffic
improvements required per
traffic study
C.5 Entrance designed to avoid
queuing in lanes of road
giving access to the site
C.6.a Only 1 driveway entrance if
less than 100 daily trips &
less than 30 feet wide
C.6.b No more than 2 entrances if
100 daily trips or more
C.6.c Entrance(s) at least 50 ft
from any intersection
C.6.d Entrances at least 75 ft
apartPlanning Board August 2020 Page 4
Site Plan Review Checklist – Project Name ____________________________________
SITE PLAN REVIEW Submitted by Waiver Approved Waiver
REGULATIONS Applicant Requested by Granted
(with waiver Planning
request form) Board
8.6.D Internal Vehicular CirculationD.1 Site plan minimizes cut & fill alterations and provides adequate room for safe operations
D.2 If large delivery vehicles will
need access, entrance & circulation designed for WB-40 vehicles D.3 Fire lanes around building(s) adequate & clearly marked 8.6.E Parking Layout and Design
E.1 No backing into road for
parking required
E.2 Parking set back from side
& rear property lines by 15
ft. unless buffering requires
more distance
E.2 Parking set back from front
property line by 25 ft.
unless buffering requires
more distance
E.3 Parking spaces and access
aisles meet dimensional
requirements
E.4 Signs adequate for one-
way circulation if proposed
E.5 No double stacking of
parking spaces
E.6 Vehicles prevented from
overhanging walks & drives
or damaging landscaping &
lighting
E.7 Safe pedestrian circulation
from buildings to parking
8.6.F UtilitiesAdequate utilities provided and underground or adequately screened
Planning Board August 2020 Page 5
Site Plan Review Checklist – Project Name ____________________________________
SITE PLAN REVIEW Submitted by Waiver Approved Waiver
REGULATIONS Applicant Requested by Granted
(with waiver Planning
request form) Board
8.6.G Lighting Design Standards – Lighting plan submitted showing:
G.1 Max. height of light poles
25 ft. or height of building,
whichever is less
G.2 Max. apex of illumination
from fixtures upward is 150
degrees max.
G.3 No building spotlights used
for illumination
G.4 Light poles protected from
vehicular damage
G.5 Building & light pole fixtures
shielded to avoid nuisance
glare & no string lights
G.6.a Parking lot average
illumination level of 1.5 fc
G.6.b Intersection illumination
level of 3 fc
G.6.c Max. illumination at
property lines of 1 fc
G.7.a Auto service station fueling
canopies have less than 20
fc average & 30 fc
maximum with 1.25
uniformity ratio (max to min)
G.7.b Fueling canopies light
fixtures recessed or flush
with max upward apex of
illumination of 85 degrees
G.7.c No light fixtures on fueling
canopy except to illuminate
approved signs
8.6.H Signage
All signs meet the
requirements of Section NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
5.24
8.6.I Fire ProtectionThe water supply will sustain fire suppression requirements of NFPA 1142, Water Supplies for Suburban & Rural Fire Fighting
Planning Board August 2020 Page 6
Site Plan Review Checklist – Project Name ____________________________________
SITE PLAN REVIEW Submitted by Waiver Approved Waiver
REGULATIONS Applicant Requested by Granted
(with waiver Planning
request form) Board8.6.J General Buffering Standards – Landscaping Plan showing the following:
J.1 Evergreen buffers consist of 6-8 ft trees planted in alternate pattern 5 ft apart J.2.a Buffers along property lines to shield uses from abutting property
J.2.b Garbage areas, utilities,
service equipment, and outdoor storage totally screened J.2.c Parking areas & other vehicle storage screened but traffic visibility at entrance(s) not obstructed J.3 Existing vegetation & landscape features provide adequate screening in lieu of installed buffers J.4 Existing and proposed buffers are adequate to shield structures & uses from non-compatible properties & public roadways J.5 Fencing & screening is durable and will be properly maintained by the owner J.6 Fencing & screening located within the property to allow access for maintenance on both sides J.7 Management system will be in place to ensure long-term maintenance of buffering
8.6.K Historic & Archaeological Resources
Applicant has confirmed with MHPC that no historic or archaeological resources are present or measures are included in the site plan
to protect those resources.
8.6.L Financial Capacity The applicant has adequate financial resources to construct improvements in keeping with the standards
Planning Board August 2020 Page 7
Site Plan Review Checklist – Project Name ____________________________________
SITE PLAN REVIEW Submitted by Waiver Approved Waiver
REGULATIONS Applicant Requested by Granted
(with waiver Planning
request form) Board
8.6.M Technical AbilityApplicant has experience with site development and/or has retained qualified consultants & contractors to complete the project in keeping with the standards
8.7 WAIVERS (Based on review of individual waiver requests)
A. For submission waivers, (Attach
applicant has demonstrated waiver
all performance standards
have been met
requests)
B.1 For waivers of performance (Attach
standards, the applicant waiver
has provided sound
engineering and/or
requests)
environmental analysis to
support the request
B.2 The waivers will not have
the effect of nullifying any
regulation
B.3 The site plan review criteria
are substantially met by the
proposed design
B.4 Any performance standard
waivers are noted on the NOT WAIVABLE NOT WAIVABLE
approved site planPlanning Board August 2020 Page 8
Source: site-plan-review-checklist-fillable.pdf on durhammaine.gov. Text extracted with pdftotext; no wording has been corrected.