After consideration of the preliminary plan and any other pertinent information, the planning commission shall advise the applicant of its evaluation of the plan. This evaluation shall include a statement regarding whether the preliminary plan appears either to meet or not meet the intent of the provisions of this title and may include a statement regarding:

    A.    Development objectives pertinent to the characteristics of the site in question which should be observed in the design of the cluster development including:

    1.    Preservation of specified natural and topographic landscape features,

    2.    Type and extent of circulation facilities,

    3.    Nature and extent of grading;

    B.    Basic design changes which appear necessary in order to meet said intent which may include reduction of dwelling unit density and modifications in the location of buildings, roads and common areas. (Prior gen. code § 8-96.5)