The Planning Board, in considering an application
for the subdivision of land, shall be guided by the following planning
and design development standards. These standards shall be considered
to be minimum requirements.
Where the Planning Board finds that, because
of exceptional and unique conditions of topography, location, shape,
size, drainage or other physical features of the site or because of
the special nature and character of surrounding developments, the
minimum standards specified herein would not reasonably protect or
provide for the public health, safety or welfare, special engineering
designs shall be required to protect the public health, safety and
comfort by the Planning Board.
Where the Planning Board finds that, due to
the special circumstances of a particular plat, the provision of certain
required improvements is not requisite in the interest of the public
health, safety and general welfare or is inappropriate because of
inadequacy or lack of connecting facilities adjacent or in proximity
to the proposed subdivision, it may waive such requirements subject
to appropriate conditions.
Land to be subdivided shall be of such character
that it can be used safely for building purposes without danger to
health or peril from flood, fire or other menace.
In the event that the Town of Barton adopts
a Master Plan as such is defined by § 272-a of the Town
Law of the State of New York, subdivisions, including streets and
parks, shall conform to and be in harmony with any such Master Plan.
