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7 <br /> (e) The suitability of cluster opepace intended for scenic value shall be <br /> determined by its visibility from adjoining -r_operties and streets and <br /> shall seek to lessen the area devoted to motor vehicle access. <br /> (fl Diversity and originals y in lot layout shall be encouraged to achieve <br /> he best possible relationship between the land and the development, <br /> (gip to one-fourth of the land with sloped greater than fifteen percen <br /> (15%) may be 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 /> (l1) At least twenty percent (20%) of the gross land area is designated as <br /> common open space. No more than fifty percent of the <br /> required common open mace shall be used exclusively for sewage <br /> treatment systems, 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 protect <br /> access restrictions. <br /> IV-B-9-f Application Requirements (For Cluster Subdivisions) <br /> In addition to the information specified 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 requirements 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 m terms of <br /> densities and dwelling tyues proposed. <br /> d. Written site analysis accompanied by an illustrative site man. which <br /> identifies the following: <br /> _1. slopes 7 1/2 - 15% <br /> 2. slopes 15% and greater <br /> 3. vegetation <br /> 4. significant stands of trees <br /> 5. significant examples of a particular species of tree occurring in <br /> a native stand and specimen trees (those which have departed <br /> in some respect from the standard characteristics of the species <br /> and developed a character of shapg- size or branch structure <br /> at gives them a special interest <br />