The Planning Board, in conformity with the purposes
and standards of this article, shall review and approve, with or without
conditions, or it shall disapprove building permit applications referred
to it pursuant to this article. The Planning Board shall approve any
permit where it finds that the proposed construction, reconstruction
or alteration is an appropriate building site and there is no excessive
site disturbance in relation to the surrounding environmental, ecological
and natural features of the subject and neighboring lands, including
but not limited to topography, vistas, existing patterns of tree and
shrub growth, or accessibility or proximity to wetlands, preserves,
or historic sites or areas.