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2. Achievement of an attractive environment appropriate to the uses
proposed and compatible with existing development in the
surrounding area and with official development plans for the area,
with particular concern for preservation of ecologic and economic
balance.
3. Capacity to be effectively serviced without creating a demand for
schools, sanitary sewer, water, storm water drainage, recreational
areas, highways or other public services substantially in conflict with
the appropriate jurisdictional plans for such services.
4. Adequate provision for the practical functioning of the development
in terms of circulation, parking, emergency services, mail and
delivery services, street maintenance and utility services.
5. Adequate provision for appropriate sites for schools, parks,
highways and other public facilities serving the proposed
development.
(f) Provision for Common Open Space, Park or Other Amenity Area.
1. In a planned development consideration shall be given to the
preservation of open space and other natural features such as woods,
streams, wetlands, etc., as common open space, park land or other
amenity area serving the recreational and aesthetic needs of the
people in the development, the need created for such area by the
development and the suitability or potential of the area for such use.
2. Such areas may include landscaped or naturalistic grounds, water
bodies or specific recreational activity facilities and shall be of such
size, shape, character and location as makes them a practical
recreational amenity to the residents of the development or a
contribution to the environmental quality of the development.
3. Adequate provision shall be made for the establishment, preservation
and maintenance of common “open space,” park land or amenity
areas, either by private reservation or dedication to the public:
a. Dedication shall not be mandatory, but where public
ownership is desired by the Village, reservation for such
purpose may be required by the Village.
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