A. 
When a proposed subdivision is a regional subdivision (as defined in Article 2 of Chapter 179, Zoning), the provisions of this article shall apply in addition to all other provisions of these regulations. For the purpose of these regulations, if a subdivision constitutes both a Class B regional subdivision and a Class A regional subdivision, it shall be deemed a Class A regional subdivision in its entirety.
B. 
The objectives for regional subdivisions set forth in Appendix C of these regulations (§ A183-55) shall be followed for such subdivisions.
As soon as possible after the Planning Board has received notice that a Class A regional subdivision has been filed with the Adirondack Park Agency, the Planning Board or its designated representative shall consult with the Agency to determine whether the subdivision meets the requirements of the Town land use program. Not later than 30 days following this notice, the Planning Board shall provide the Agency with its determination as to whether the subdivision meets the requirements of the Town Land Use Plan. The Adirondack Park Agency shall not approve a Class A regional subdivision unless it first determines, after consultation with the Planning Board, that the subdivision would comply with all the requirements of the Town Land Use Plan.
When a proposed subdivision is a Class B regional subdivision, within 10 days following receipt of a completed preliminary application under § A183-8D, the Planning Board shall furnish the Adirondack Park Agency a copy of the application and plat, together with such further pertinent information as the Agency may deem necessary. The Planning Board shall also mail a copy of the notice of public hearing on the subdivision to the Agency at least five days before such hearing. The Agency shall be a full party in interest with standing to participate in the hearing and other proceedings pursuant to this chapter relative to Class B regional subdivisions.
A. 
When a proposed subdivision is a Class B regional subdivision, the Planning Board shall not render any approvals unless the Board first determines that the subdivision would not have an undue adverse impact upon the natural, scenic, aesthetic, ecological, wildlife, historic, recreational or open space resources of the Town or upon the ability of the public to provide supporting facilities and services made necessary by the subdivision, taking into account the commercial, industrial, residential, recreational or other benefits that might be derived from the subdivision.
B. 
In making this determination, the Planning Board shall consider the following:
(1) 
Water resources.
(a) 
Existing water quality.
(b) 
Natural sedimentation or siltation.
(c) 
Eutrophication.
(d) 
Existing drainage and runoff patterns.
(e) 
Existing flow characteristics.
(f) 
Existing water table and rates of recharge.
(2) 
Land resources.
(a) 
Existing topography.
(b) 
Erosion and slippage.
(c) 
Floodplain and flood hazard.
(d) 
Mineral resources.
(e) 
Viable agricultural soils.
(f) 
Forest resources.
(g) 
Open space resources.
(h) 
Vegetative cover.
(i) 
The quality and availability of land for outdoor recreational purposes.
(3) 
Air quality.
(4) 
Noise levels.
(5) 
Critical resource areas.
(a) 
Rare plant communities.
(b) 
Habitats of rare and endangered species and key wildlife habitats.
(c) 
Wetlands.
(d) 
Unique features, including gorges, waterfalls and geologic formations.
(6) 
Fish and wildlife.
(7) 
Scenic vistas and travel corridors.
(8) 
Historic sites or structures.
(9) 
Site factors.
(a) 
Geology.
(b) 
Slopes.
(c) 
Soil characteristics.
(d) 
Depth to groundwater and other hydrological factors.
(e) 
Adjoining and nearby land uses.
(f) 
Adequacy of site facilities.
(10) 
Governmental considerations.
(a) 
Ability of government to provide facilities and services.
(b) 
Municipal school or special district taxes or special district user charges.
(c) 
Conformance with other governmental controls.
When the Planning Board renders final approval of a Class B regional subdivision, the Board shall issue a permit authorizing the subdivider to undertake the subdivision in accordance with any terms and conditions set forth therein. The Planning Board, in conjunction with its approval of any Class B regional subdivision, may impose such requirements and conditions as are allowable within the proper exercise of the police power, including the restriction of land against further development of principal buildings, whether by deed restriction, restrictive covenant or other similar appropriate means, to ensure that guidelines as to intensity of development as provided in the Zoning Law[1] shall be respected, and the imposition of reasonable conditions to ensure that the subdivision will be adequately supported by services and improvements made necessary thereby and to ensure that the subdivision will be completed in accordance with the terms of the approval and permit.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 179, Zoning.