In considering and acting upon site plans and development
approval plans, the Planning Board shall take into consideration the
recommendations of the "Master Plan -- 1990 of the Town of Putnam
Valley," the health, safety and welfare of the public in general and
of the residents, employees, visitors or guests of the proposed development
and of the immediate neighborhood in particular and may prescribe
such appropriate conditions and safeguards as may be required in order
that the result of its action shall, to the maximum extent possible,
encourage the most appropriate use of the land, taking into account
the size, location, height, bulk, appearance, character and suitability
of all buildings and facilities; the safety, adequacy and convenience
of vehicular and pedestrian traffic ways, parking and loading areas,
access drives and areas related thereto; and the topography, landscaping
and open spaces in relation to each other, to pedestrian and to vehicular
traffic and to protection of adjacent properties.