In considering and acting upon site plans, the Planning Board
shall take into consideration the recommendations of the Village Development
Plan, the public health, safety and welfare, the comfort and convenience
of the public in general and of the residents, employees, visitors
and patrons of the proposed development and of the immediate neighborhood
in particular, and may prescribe such appropriate conditions and safeguards
as may be required in order that the result of its action shall, to
the maximum extent possible, encourage the most appropriate use of
land, taking into account:
A.
The size, location, height, bulk, appearance, character, arrangement
and suitability of all buildings and facilities.
B.
The safety, adequacy and convenience of vehicular and pedestrian
thoroughfares, parking and loading areas and areas related thereto.
C.
The topography, landscaping and open spaces in relation to each other,
to the design of buildings and structures on the site, to pedestrian
and to vehicular traffic and to the protection of adjacent properties.
D.
Appropriate levels of lighting to assure the safe movement of vehicles
and persons and their security, provided that such lighting shall
not create an undesirable impact on neighboring properties and streets.
E.
Adequate design, construction and maintenance of stormwater drainage
systems to prevent the occurrence of periodic or continuous downstream
flooding.
F.
The adequate provision of water supply, sanitary facilities, drainage
facilities and other similar services.
G.
The adequate provision of fire protection, police protection, emergency
services and other community facilities and services.
H.
Adequate access to the handicapped.
I.
Adequate access to the rear of structures from public parking lots.
J.
Appropriately screened locations for the storage, collection and
disposal of solid waste.
K.
The adequate identification of establishments through appropriate
signage providing reasonable information to the public and which is
in harmony with the design of the site and buildings and with neighboring
properties.
L.
The physical constraints imposed by natural resources, ensuring that
proper safeguards will be implemented to minimize impacts, including
but not limited to soil erosion and sedimentation and air and water
pollution.
