Practical recommendations to avoid potential pitfalls which could delay your land use application Introduction Know what each Municipal Board can and cant do Dos and Donts Sets Land Use Policy ID: 638849
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A presentation by John C. Cappello, Esq. Partner, Jacobowitz and Gubits LLPSlide2
Practical recommendations to avoid potential pitfalls which could delay your land use applicationIntroductionSlide3
Know what each Municipal Board can and can’t doDo’s and Don’tsSlide4
Sets Land Use PolicyAdopts Comprehensive PlanAdopts Zoning LawTown BoardSlide5
Review Subdivision PlansReview Site PlansReview Special Use PermitsReview and Comment on Comprehensive planRecommend amendments to the Zoning Code and/or subdivision regulationsSet Performance Bond amount for public improvements
Planning BoardSlide6
Interpret Zoning Considers VariancesArea varianceUse variance
Zoning Board of AppealsSlide7
Identify the best Board to function as lead agentPositive DECOr Negative DEC
SEQRSlide8
‘An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure’ Make friends with the ClerkLearn the rulesMake his/her job easyEngage the public early and oftenGet the facts out on your terms
Efficiently Process Your ApplicationSlide9
Make sure all consultants are working together to prepare, review, and distribute relevant materialsTo all planning board membersTo the consultantsAssist Clerk and be aware of potential issues
Public hearing noticesCorrespondence from consultantsFee and escrow noticesMake sure decision is filed immediately upon approvalSEQRA notices to individual and interested agencies
GML referrals to county planning
Agricultural Data Statements
Easement agreements, road dedications
Coordinate with the town clerk
Stay on Top of Information FlowSlide10
Know the board membersHow do they functionWhat do they need to function more efficientlyHow do you keep your board focusedHow do you control a loose cannon
Resist the urge to be confrontational
How to Present to Municipal Board MeetingSlide11
Questions or CommentsSlide12
John C. Cappello, Esq.
Partner
Jacobowitz and Gubits LLP
Concentrating in Land Use, Environmental and Municipal Law
President – Orange County Regional Economic Community Action Program, Inc., (RECAP)
Trustee – Josephine Louise Public Library
O+ Festival Board Member
845.778.2121
jcc@jacobowitz.com
www.jacobowitz.com