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o7� <br /> (e) The suitability of cluster oven space intended for scenic values all be <br /> determined by its visibility from adjoining properties and streets and <br /> shall seek to lessen the area devoted to motor vehicle access. <br /> (f) Diversity and originality in lot layout shall be encouraged to achieve <br /> the best possible relationship between the land and the development. <br /> (g) Up to one-fourth of the land with slopes greater than fifteen percent <br /> (15%) may be removed or altered only when such slopes are small <br /> and isolated and do not otherwise adversely affect the design he <br /> development. <br /> At least twenty percent 20%) of the gross land area is designated as <br /> common open space. No more than fifty percent (50%) of the <br /> required common oven space shall be used exclusively for sewage <br /> treatments std, utilities. or other uses which prohibit access by the <br /> residents of the cluster subdivision. This restriction does not apply to <br /> areas of historic or natural significance which may be prote <br /> access restrictions. <br /> IV-B-9-f Application Requirements (For Cluster Subdivisions) <br /> In addition to the information spgcified in Section V-C for Major Subdivision <br /> Preliminary Plans or Section V-D for Minor Subdivision Final Plats. <br /> applications must be accompanied 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 standard req . ments of the applicable <br /> zoning district and the reasons for such departures. <br /> C. The location. tyre and area of the common open space and the <br /> adequacy of the amount and function of the open space in terms of <br /> densities and dwelling furs pr=sed. <br /> d. Written site analysis accompanied by an illustrative site map. which <br /> identifies the following: <br /> 1. slopes 7 1/2 - 15% <br /> 2. slopes 15% and g er ater <br /> 3. vegetation <br /> 4. significant stands of trees <br /> 5. significant examples of a particular species of tree occurrin_g�n <br /> a native s and and apecimen trees (those which have departed <br /> in some respect from the standard characteristics of the sppccies <br /> and developed a character of shape- size or branch structure <br /> that gives them a special interest <br />