D.0 Review Standards

The review of any cluster development conducted by the Planning Board under these regulations shall ascertain that adequate provisions have been made by the owner or his authorized agent for the following:

1. Traffic circulation and access including adequacy of adjacent streets, entrances and exits,
2. traffic flow, sight distances, curb cuts, turning lanes, and existing or recommended traffic signalization.
2. Pedestrian safety and access.
3. Off-street parking and loading.
4. Emergency vehicle access.
5. Storm water drainage based upon a ten (10) year storm frequency, utilizing on-site absorption wherever practical.
6. Recreation facilities.
7. Water supply and wastewater disposal.
8. Environmental factors such as protection against pollution, noise, odor, and the protection of natural land features.
9. Landscaping in keeping with the general character of the surrounding area.
10. Signing and exterior lighting.
11. Defined milestones for reaching “active and substantial development” and “substantial completion”.
12. The location, dimensions and engineering specifications, agreements relating to responsible parties, and other information or documentation relating to any independent fire suppression systems such as cisterns, as set forth in Section C.12. (Amended September 2, 2020)

In addition, the Planning Board shall review the plan to assure compliance with the provisions of the standards set forth in Paragraph C of these Regulations, and other Town Regulations and Ordinances. The Planning Board shall also ascertain that the plan minimizes the encroachment of the cluster development upon neighboring land uses.