Planning Board review of preliminary subdivision plat.

A. The Town Planning Board's review of a preliminary subdivision plat application shall include but shall not be limited to the following considerations:

(1) The adequacy and arrangement of pedestrian access and circulation into and through the site (including separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic), location and design of walkway structures, control of intersections where vehicular and pedestrian traffic converge and overall pedestrian convenience and safety in the site; the adequacy of facilities designed to assist handicapped persons using the facility.

(2) The adequacy and arrangement of vehicular access and circulation into and through the site (including separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic), location and design of driveways, drive aisles and curb cuts.

(3) The adequacy, type and arrangement of trees, shrubs and other landscaping on the site for use as visual and/or noise-deterring buffers between adjoining land uses, or as natural design elements to enhance the aesthetic aspects of the project.

(4) In the case of an apartment building, townhouse or other form of multifamily dwelling, the adequacy of usable open space areas for playgrounds and/or other recreational activities.

(5) The adequacy, location and design of parking facilities, loading and unloading areas and docking facilities.

(6) The adequacy of stormwater and drainage facilities.

(7) The location, arrangement, size and design of all dwelling and exterior lighting and signage.

(8) The adequacy of water supply to the site and sewage and refuse disposal facilities.

(9) The protection of solar access on adjacent or neighboring properties.

(10) The protection of adjacent properties and the general public against noise, glare and unsightliness or other objectionable influences.

(11) The adequacy of structures, roadways and landscaping in areas with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding and ponding and/or erosion.

(12) The proposed grading of the site.

(13) The adequacy of all temporary and permanent provisions to control erosion from the site, maintain existing vegetation and wildlife habitats within the site, deal with peculiar soil types on the site and other similar site environmental problems.

(14) The adequacy, design and location of fire lanes, emergency access zones or other similar areas intended to provide ingress and egress for emergency vehicles; the adequacy and location of fire hydrants.

(15) Provisions for snow storage and/or removal.

(16) The proposed construction schedule or phasing of the project and its relationship to overall project design.

(17) General project conformance with accepted planning, engineering and site design standards and criteria.

(18) The adequacy, location and design of shoreline/erosion protection structures.

(19) The adequacy, size, location and design of boat docking facilities, fishing piers, slips, catwalks, boat-launching ramps and other similar facilities.

(20) The adequacy of provisions of pedestrian access to the shore zone for particular sites.

(21) The aesthetic and architectural qualities of the proposed project, particularly building styles and construction materials used, as they relate to any unique characteristics of a particular site and the surrounding natural environment.