All special use permit review and approval shall occur as a
part of site plan review. Applicants shall refer to the site plan
review for application content.
The Planning Board shall consider the following general criteria,
in addition to criteria set forth in the site plan review, when making
a determination for a special use permit:
A. Compatibility of the proposed use with the principles of the district,
the purposes set forth in this chapter, and the goals of the Comprehensive
Plan.
B. Compatibility of the proposed use with adjoining properties and with
the natural and man-made environment.
C. The height of buildings, walls, fences and the nature and extent
of landscaping on the site are such that the use will not hinder or
discourage the appropriate development and use of adjacent land and
buildings.
D. Adequacy of parking, vehicular circulation, and infrastructure for
the proposed use, including accessibility to fire, police, and emergency
vehicles and sufficient water supply and appurtenances for firefighting
purposes.
E. The overall impact on the site and its surroundings considering environmental,
social and economic impacts of traffic, noise, dust, odors, release
of harmful substances, solid waste disposal, glare, or any other nuisances.
F. Restrictions and/or conditions on design of structure 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.
G. Consistency of the location of the proposed use with the goal of
creating a healthy mix of uses that enhances the viability of the
Town.
H. Compatibility with the historic character and use of the structure
or structures and the historic character of the site and in the surrounding
area, if applicable.
The Planning Board shall not issue a special use permit unless
it makes a recorded finding that the proposed use will satisfy the
standards set forth herein. In order to reach positive findings in
support of the 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. In issuance of such a denial,
the record of the Planning Board must address the criteria outlined
above and include the facts and reasons upon which such denial was
based.