Whenever feasible, Planning Board hearings shall be held in conjunction
with those held by the Tree Warden acting under MGL c. 87. The consent of
the Planning Board to a proposed action shall not be regarded as inferring
consent by the Tree Warden, or vice versa. The Planning Board decisions shall
contain a condition that no work should be done until all applicable provisions
of the Public Shade Tree Law, MGL c. 87 have been complied with.
The Planning Board's decision on any application for proposed action
affecting scenic roads shall be based on consideration of the following:
A. The degree to which the proposed action would adversely
affect the scenic, aesthetic and historic values upon which the scenic road
designation was originally based;
B. The necessity for the proposed action in terms of public
safety, welfare or convenience;
C. Availability of reasonable alternatives to the proposed
action which could reduce or eliminate anticipated damage to trees or stone
walls;
D. Whether the proposed action would compromise or harm
other environmental or historical values;
E. Compensatory actions proposed, such as replacement of
trees or walls;
F. Consistency of the proposed action with previously adopted
town plan and policies.