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17 <br /> IV-B-10-e Approval of Major Subdivision Preliminary Plan or <br /> Minor Subdivision Final Plat 1 <br /> (For Cluster Subdivisions) <br /> An approved major subdivision preliminary plan or minor <br /> subdivision Final Plat shall provide for a total environment <br /> better than that which could be achieved under standard <br /> regulations and must meet the following criteria: <br /> (a) Individual lots, buildings and streets shall be designed <br /> and situated to minimize alteration of the natural site <br /> features to be preserved. <br /> (b) The usability of cluster open/recreation space shall be <br /> determined by the size, shape, topographic and location <br /> requirements specified in Section IV-B--7-b. <br /> (c) Cluster open space shall include irreplaceable natural <br /> features such as, but not limited to, streams, <br /> significant stands of trees, individual trees of <br /> significant size and/or species, uncommon plant <br /> communities, wildlife habitats and rock outcroppings. <br /> (d) Cluster recreation space shall be easily accessible to <br /> pedestrians, including the handicapped. <br /> (e) The suitability of cluster open space intended for <br /> scenic value shall be determined by its visibility from <br /> adjoining properties and streets and shall seek to <br /> lessen the area devoted to motor vehicle access. <br /> (f) Diversity and originality in lot layout shall be <br /> encouraged to achieve the best possible relationship <br /> between the land and the development. <br /> (g) Up to one-fourth of the land with slopes greater than <br /> fifteen percent (15%) may be removed or altered only <br /> when such slopes are .small and isolated and do not <br /> otherwise adversely affect the design of the <br /> development. <br /> (h) At least twenty percent (20%) of the gross land area is <br /> designated as common open space. No more than fifty <br /> percent (50%) of the required common open space shall be <br /> used exclusively for sewage treatment systems, <br /> utilities, or other uses which prohibit access by the <br /> residents of the cluster subdivision. This restriction <br /> does not apply to areas of historic or natural <br /> significance which may be protected by access <br /> restrictions. <br /> ********************************** <br /> ORDINANCE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE: <br /> PLANNING BOARD REVIEW: <br /> BOCC REVIEW: <br />