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woodlands,existing fields,pastures,meadows, 13.Includes a pedestrian circulation system Figure 1. The conservation lands(shown
<br /> and orchards,and creates sufficient buffer designed to assure that pedestrians can in gray)were deliberately laid
<br /> areas to minimize conflicts between resi- walk safely and easily on the site,between out to fonn part of an inter-
<br /> dential and agricultural uses.... connected network of /I
<br /> g properties and activities or special features
<br /> • 3.If development must be located on open within the neighborhood open space sys- open space in these V
<br /> fields or pastures because of greater con- tern.All roadside footpaths should connect three adjoining P/ :�
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<br /> straints in all other parts of the site,dwellings with off-road trails,which in turn should �� - /
<br /> should be sited on the least prime agricul- • A /
<br /> link with potential �`
<br /> gp t nnal o ens ace on adjoining � /.� ,�
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<br /> tural soils,or in locations at the far edge of undeveloped parcels(or with existing open 4 '''5•t:' •Zei' -a °'a %r
<br /> a field,as seen from existing public roads.... space on adjoining developed parcel,where v 4,4 4 ne' . q(
<br /> 4.Maintains or creates an upland buffer of applicable). �d na " 4 t �9i0,a �j�.a.)
<br /> natural native species vegetation of at least 14.Provides open space that is reasonably r a o'Q �_` " �/ Q
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<br /> 100 feet in depth adjacent to wetlands and contiguous.For example,fragmentation of Q :
<br /> surface waters,including creeks,streams, open space should be minimized so that ° a • ,'. \ti od.n
<br /> � q,--springs,lakes,and ponds. these resource areas are not divided into Ca ' „
<br /> 5.Designs around existing hedgerows and numerous small parcels located in various r.. Ise ••
<br /> treelines between fields or meadows,and mini- parts of the development. 1,4 4
<br /> mires impacts on large woodlands(greater
<br /> ELEMENTS OF THE �' "
<br /> than five acres),especially those containing PRELIMINARY PLAN PROCESS
<br /> many mature trees or a significant wildlife from their nests and burrows to their
<br /> habitat,or those not degraded by invasive 1.Pre-Application Discussion.
<br /> vines.Also,woodlands of any size on high- feeding places or hunting grounds.
<br /> A pre-application discussion is strongly In addition
<br /> ly erodible soils with slopes greater than conservation subdivi-
<br /> ly
<br /> encouraged between the applicant,the site sions can include areas managed as
<br /> 10%should be avoided.However,wood- designer(s),and the Planning Commission.
<br /> lands in poor condition with limited man- The purpose of this informal meeting is to wildlife or wildflower meadows.
<br /> agement potential can provide suitable introduce the applicant and the site design-
<br /> locations for residential development. ... ®Community map of
<br /> er(s)to the zoning and subdivision regula- potential conservation lands
<br /> 6.Leaves scenic views and vistas unblocked potential conservation lands
<br /> tions and procedures,and to discuss the
<br /> or uninterrupted,particularly as seen from applicant's objectives in relation to the offi Although many communities have
<br /> public thoroughfares.... cial policies and ordinance requirements.... adopted either Comprehensive Plans
<br /> • 7.Avoids siting new construction onor Open Space Plans containing
<br /> prominent hilltops or ridges,by taking 2.Existing Resources (Site Analysis)Plan. detailed inventories of their natural
<br /> advantage of lower topographic features. Plans analyzing each site's special features and historic resources,very few have
<br /> 8.Protects wildlife habitat areas of species are required for all proposed subdivisions, taken the next logical step of pulling
<br /> listed as endangered,threatened,or of spe- as they form the basis of the design process
<br /> cial concern... for greenway lands,house locations,street
<br /> 9.Designs around and preserves sites of his- alignments,and lot lines.The applicant or
<br /> toric,archaeological,or cultural value,and his/her representative shall bring a copy of
<br /> their environs,insofar as needed to safe- the Existing Resources(Site Analysis)Plan
<br /> guard the character of the feature,including to the on-site walkabout.Detailed require-
<br /> stone walls,spring houses,barn founda- ments for Existing Resources(Site Analysis)
<br /> tions,cellar holes,earthworks,and burial Plans are contained in another section ok.f ,,.
<br /> grounds. this ordinance,but at the minimum must ' ' r '
<br /> 10.Protects rural roadside character and include: `( ~ ,
<br /> improves public safety and vehicular carry- (1)a contour map based at least upon topo- WIC 4 .-" ; Ns .
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<br /> ing capacity by avoiding development graphical maps published by the U.S.Geo- ,: x� c!,ttit1/4..
<br /> fronting directly onto existing public roads. logical Survey; r , . ` , i
<br /> Establishes buffer zones along the scenic (2)the location of severely constraining ele- , r'','1.4%:...`` °°'.' i�. -_ u�
<br /> corridor of rural roads with historic build- ments such as steep slopes(over 25%),wet- W •.r'" 1 ,:-...%,A,-,$,' •;
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