6.11 Commercial Development Requirements
6.11.01 Uses and Dimensions

All uses must comply with standards for use and lot dimensions stated in sections IV and V.

6.11.02 Building Size 25,000 Square Feet and Over

New buildings of a gross floor area (regardless of number of floors) equal to, or in excess of, 25,000 square feet or any addition to an existing building which is equal to, or in excess of 25,000 square feet that exceeds 25% of previously approved gross floor area or any addition to an existing building that will cause the total building area to be equal to, or in excess of, 25,000 square feet must participate in an informational and consultative discussion at a public hearing with the Planning Board prior to the issuance of any building permit.  The applicant will discuss the proposal with particular emphasis on the recommended lot features.  This discussion will be noticed in the same manner as a Planning Board land use hearing and the applicant will be responsible for applicable fees for holding the hearing.

6.11.03 Recommended Lot Features
The following section contains recommended lot and design features that development in this zone is urged to consider.  While these are not mandatory, compliance is strongly encouraged.

1. Access Management:  Minimizing the number of access points onto the route the site fronts on can reduce adverse traffic impacts in the area. It is the objective of this standard to limit driveways by encouraging internal lot connections and shared points of access. All current property owners and future developers are encouraged to work together and with the Town and State to achieve an ultimate goal of no more than one access point within 400 feet of another whenever possible.

2. Landscaping/Lot Coverage:  Adverse visual and spatial impacts of increased land development within the area can and should be reduced and/or mitigated by maintaining an awareness of site "scale" in relationship to the surrounding area and sensitivity to preservation and enhancement of natural areas and green spaces. It is therefore the objective of these recommendations to encourage on-site development of no more than 50% lot coverage, with at least 30% remaining as "natural green space".  Property owners and developers are encouraged to work together in planning site uses to ensure compatible, complementary landscaping of the developed portions of their sites and creation of "visual screens" with decorative landscaping or fencing to limit visual exposure of storage or work areas from other sites and travelers.

3. Parking:  Adequate off street parking is vital in this district.  It is strongly encouraged to provide approximately two thirds of off street parking to the side and rear of the structure.

4. Outdoor Storage:  Exposed storage areas, exposed machinery, dumpsters and other trash holding areas and areas used for storage should be screened by fencing and/or

5. Pedestrian Access:  All sites should provide for safe pedestrian access and circulation, including walkways, connection to walkways of abutting properties where they exist, clearly identified and separated pedestrian aisles through parking lots.
6. Storm Water Management/Snow Storage:  Storm drainage should be designed with provision for the retention and gradual release of storm water.  All drainage facilities should be designed to accommodate a 25-year storm event.  Where drainage is being