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071' <br /> ( ) The ci itability of cluster ol&n space intended for scenic value shall be <br /> determined by its visibility from a joi iIIg properties and streets <br /> re and <br /> shall seek to lessen he a devoted to motor vehicle access. <br /> (f) Diversity na d originality in lot layout shall be encouraged to achieve <br /> the best possible relation-shin between the land and the development. <br /> (gy) lip to one-fourth of the land with slopes greater than fifteen p r n <br /> (15%) maybe removed or altered only when such slopes are small <br /> and isolated and do not otherwise adversely affect the design of the <br /> development. <br /> (h) At least twenty percent 20% of the gross land area is designated as <br /> common o=n space No more than fifty percent (50%) of the <br /> required common open space shall be used exclusively for sewage_ <br /> treatment systems utilities or other uses which prohibit access by the <br /> residents of the _cluster subdiyision_ This restriction does not apply to <br /> areas of historic or natural significance which may be protected by <br /> access restrictions. <br /> IV B-9- Application Requirements (Eor Cluster Subdivisions) <br /> In addition to the information spgcified in Section V-C for Major Subdivision <br /> prelimina_ry Plans or Section V-D for Minor Subdivision Final Plats. <br /> =li ations must be accomp n�,ied by: <br /> a. Application shall be identified as a Cluster Development Subdivision. <br /> b A precise description of the extent to which the proposed <br /> modifications depart from the s and rd requirements of the appli abl <br /> zoii3�g district and the reasons for such deppa_rtures. <br /> C- The location tune aW area of the common open space and the <br /> add Q Ua y of the mount and function of the oen <br /> p space in terms of <br /> densities and dwelling Z=s ImMsed. <br /> d Written site analysis accompanietby an illustrative site map, w ich <br /> identifies the following; <br /> 1. slopes 7 1/2 - 15% <br /> 2 s1Qpgs 15% and gr a er <br /> 3. vegetation <br /> A. siLynificant stands of trees <br /> S significant examples of a 12=icular species of flee OCCllt7ing lIl <br /> a nativ - stand ad specimen trees (,those which have denna_rted <br /> in some res= from the standard characteristics of the species <br /> and developed a character of share size or brancb structure <br /> That gives them a s=ial nth erest <br />