A.    Consider the following:

    1.    Relevant evidence relating to the public health, safety, and welfare;

    2.    The environmental assessment;

    3.    Any officially adopted comprehensive plan for the area involved;

    4.    Review criteria specified in these regulations; and

    5.    Whether the preliminary plat conforms to the provisions of:

    a.    The Montana Subdivision and Platting Act;

    b.    These regulations;

    c.    Applicable zoning regulations;

    d.    Any adopted comprehensive plan for the area involved; and

    e.    Other regulations in effect in the area of the proposed subdivision.

    B.    Within ten days after the public hearing, the planning board shall submit in writing the following:

    1.    Its findings regarding the items under subsection A of this section;

    2.    Recommended findings of fact that weigh the review criteria (pursuant to 76-3-608 MCA); and

    3.    A recommendation for approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of the plat to the city council. (Ord. 131 (part), 1998: prior code § 16.01.020B-3)