This provision is intended to promote imaginative, well-designed
subdivisions which preserve open space, respect the physical qualities
of the land and reduce overall development costs.
Conventional lot and bulk requirements may be modified to provide
the flexibility necessary to achieve the above goals. In its review
of a proposed plan, the Planning Board shall give particular consideration
to the following criteria:
A. Individual lots, buildings, streets and parking areas shall be designed
and situated to minimize alteration of the natural site features to
be preserved.
B. Cluster open space shall include irreplaceable natural features located
in the tract (such as, but not limited to, stream beds, significant
stands of trees, individual trees of significant size and rock outcroppings).
C. Cluster open space intended for a recreation or public use shall
be easily accessible.
D. Diversity and originality in lot layout and individual building design
shall be encouraged to achieve the best possible relationship between
development and the land.
E. Safer accommodations for both pedestrian and vehicular traffic shall
be provided.
The proposed plat shall be subject to review by the Planning
Board and the Town Board, following the procedures set forth by the
Town of Alden's Land Subdivision Regulations.