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Appendix E - Development Checklist

Compatibility
  1. Is the proposed development compatible with adjacent surrounding land uses:
Does the traffic generated negatively affect the surrounding area?
Are higher traffic volumes generated through lower volume areas?
Are smoke, dust, odor, and fumes kept to a minimum?
Are noise levels controlled on-site?
Is the height compatible with surrounding land uses, or is an adequate open space buffer provided?
Are unsightly areas adequately screened or upgraded?
Is the bulk of structure appropriate for the area?
Does light create a nuisance to surrounding properties?
Are materials and colors compatible?
Are light, air, and ventilation of surrounding land uses blocked?
Does the proposed use lower surrounding property values?
Is a danger or nuisance created by the proposed use?
Are existing aesthetic or historic values adversely affected?
Are incompatible land uses sufficiently buffered or altered?

Landscaping
  1. Is an adequate landscape plan available?
  2. Does the landscape plan serve the purpose intended? (i.e., buffering, etc.)
  3. Does the landscape plan use native or well-adapted plants?

Fire Protection
  1. Are fire hydrants a maximum of 1,000 feet apart?
  2. Is there adequate water pressure for fire fighting?
  3. Is there safe fire engine access to al[ structures?

Public Costs
  1. Does the development place a hardship on the Town for services? (i.e., roads, sewer, water)
  2. Does the development cause a hardship to the fire district or the police department?
  3. Will the development create a hardship on the schools?
  4. Does the development help diversify the employment base?
  5. Does the development help expand tourism?
  6. Is the development an economic benefit to the Town?

Streets, R.O.W, Parking, and Sidewalks
  1. Street design
    Is the street design direct and logical?
    Is through traffic discouraged on local streets?
    Do residential areas on arterials and major collectors have alternative road access and screening?
    Is the street layout sensitive to site topography?
    is there an adequate intersection jog (150’ minimum) with right angle intersections?
    Are cul-de-sac lengths and widths safe for fire and police protection?
    Is the maximum grade for arterials 6%, and 7% for other streets unless a special design in difficult areas warrants steeper grades?
    Are there adequate site distances for horizontal and vertical curves?
    Are there a limited number of curb cuts along arterials and collectors (minimum of 200’ apart)?
    Are solutions proposed for traffic problem areas created by increased traffic?
    Are alleys or service roads provided for industrial and commercial sites, if needed?
    Are adequate R.O.W. and utility easements provided?
  2. Developer participation
    Will the developer incur the cost of road extensions?
    Will the developer help with upgrading of roads to handle the increase in traffic generated by new development?
    Is the proposed daily traffic shown?
  3. Grading and Maintenance
    Is there an adequate grading plan which minimizes cut and fill?
    Are cut and fill slopes over 5% stabilized and re-vegetated?
  4. Parking
    Is adequate off-street parking available?
    Are off-street parking lots screened from surrounding residential land uses?
  5. Pathways
    Are pathways provided for adequate, safe pedestrian movement throughout the site?
    Are pathways separate from roads, if possible?
    Do the pathways connect to the Town pathway system?

Open-Space/Parks
  1. Quantity
    Is the appropriate quantity of land or cash-in-lieu provided?
    Is the dedicated land in easily accessible, contiguous parcels?
    Is the dedicated land suitable for active and passive recreation?
    Is a maintenance guarantee available to insure the land does not become a burden to the Town?
    Is the dedicated land well-integrated into the overall Town park system?

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