The Planning Board shall issue a special use permit if it determines
the proposed use will satisfy the standards set forth herein. In approving
a special use permit, the Planning Board may require conditions of,
and/or modifications to, the project. Such conditions must relate
to the impact of the project. If the Planning Board does not make
a positive finding in support of the special use permit, it shall
deny the special use permit. The record of the Planning Board must
address the standards outlined below and include the facts and reasons
upon which such approval or denial was based:
(1) The proposed use must not be more objectionable to nearby properties
by reason of noise, odors, vibration, dust, illumination or other
potential nuisance than the operation of any allowed use in the particular
district.
(2) Compatibility of the proposed use with adjoining properties and with
the natural and man-made environment. When reviewing business uses,
the relationship of the size of the parcel to the intensity of the
commercial use and the size of the building shall be a relevant consideration.
(3) Adequacy of parking, vehicular circulation and infrastructure for
the proposed use, and its accessibility to fire, police, and emergency
vehicles.
(4) Restrictions and/or conditions on design of structures or operation
of the use (including hours of operation) necessary either to ensure
compatibility with the surrounding uses or to protect the natural
or scenic resources of the Town.
(5) Compatibility with the traditional or historic character and use
of the structure or structures and the traditional or historic character
of the site and the surrounding area.
(6) Consistency with the requirements for site plan approval.