Unless exempted by Section 6.2.5 (Exemptions) below, all development applications, certificates of zoning compliance, variances, and municipal projects within the coastal boundary shall file a coastal site plan application with the appropriate board or commission, on such form as prescribed by the board or commission. Such application shall include, but is not limited to, the following requirements:
1) | A plan showing the location and spatial relationship of coastal resources on and contiguous to the site. |
2) | A description of the entire project with appropriate plans, indicating project location, design, timing, and methods of construction. |
3) | An assessment of the capability of the resources to accommodate the proposed use. |
4) | An assessment of the suitability of the project for the proposed site. |
5) | An evaluation of the potential beneficial and adverse impacts of the project on coastal resources and the future water-dependent use of the site. |
6) | A description of proposed methods to mitigate adverse effects on coastal resources. |
7) | An assessment of the project's consistency with the goals and policies of the Connecticut Coastal Management Act. |
In addition to reviewing Coastal Site Plans for compliance with any other applicable standards, requirements, or criteria set forth by these Regulations, the Board or Commission with jurisdiction shall determine whether or not the potential adverse impacts of the proposed activity are acceptable in accordance with Section 22a-106 of the Connecticut General Statutes. In making such determination, the Commission or Board shall consider: |
1) | The characteristics of the site, including the location and condition of any of the coastal resources defined in C.G.S. Section 22a-93. |
2) | The potential effects, both beneficial and adverse, of the proposed activity on coastal resources and future water-dependent development opportunities. |
3) | All applicable goals and policies stated in C.G.S. Section 22a-92 and identify conflicts between the proposed activity and any goal or policy. |
4) | The adequacy of any measures taken to mitigate the adverse impacts of the proposed activity on coastal resources and future water-dependent development opportunities. |
The Commission or Board shall reserve the right to schedule and hold a public hearing on any Coastal Site Plan Application. In approving any activity proposed in a coastal site plan, the board or commission shall make a written finding that the proposed activity with any conditions or modifications imposed by the board: |
1) | Is consistent with all applicable goals and policies in C.G.S. Section 22a-92; |
2) | Incorporates as conditions or modifications all reasonable measures which would mitigate the adverse impacts of the proposed activity on both coastal resources and future water-dependent development activities. |
