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5 <br /> 046 <br /> boundary of the cluster <br /> development. <br /> IV-B-10-e Approval of Preliminary Plan <br /> a. Individual lots, buildings and The layout of the subdivision <br /> streets sha l I be designed and takes existing topography into <br /> situated to minimize alteration of consideration. <br /> the natural site features to be <br /> preserved. <br /> b. The usab i l i ty of cluster Open space/recreation area is <br /> open/recreation space shal I be located and designed to be <br /> determined by the size, shape, usable to all lots in the <br /> topographic and location subdivision. <br /> requirements specified in Section <br /> IV-B-7-b. <br /> c. Cluster open space sha l l include Mature woodlands and drainage <br /> irreplaceable natural features such areas are preserved by the open <br /> as, but not limited to, streams, space area. <br /> significant stands of trees, <br /> individual trees of significant <br /> size and/or species, uncommon plant <br /> communities, wildlife habitats and <br /> rock outcroppings. <br /> d. Cluster recreation space shal I be Open space and recreation areas <br /> easily accessible to pedestrians, are connected by the jogging <br /> including the handicapped. -trail which is also accessible <br /> from Ram's Way. <br /> e. The suitability of cluster open <br /> space intended for scenic value The most significant natural <br /> sha l l be determined by its features on the site are preserved <br /> visibility from adjoining by the open space area layout. <br /> properties and streets and shall <br /> seek to lessen the area devoted to <br /> motor vehicle access . <br /> f . Diversity and originality in lot The layout allows all lots direct <br /> layout sha l I be encouraged to access to open space areas. <br /> achieve the best possible <br /> relationship between the land and <br /> the development. <br /> g. Up to one-fourth of the land with There are no slopes over 15%. <br /> slopes greater than fifteen percent <br /> ( 15%) may be removed or altered <br /> only when such slopes are small and <br /> isolated and do not otherwise <br /> adversely affect the design of the <br /> development. <br /> h. At least twenty percent of the 46% of the gross land area is <br /> gross land area is designated as designated open space. <br /> common open space. <br />