No land that falls under the provisions of this section shall be approved as a major subdivision, county plat, or minor subdivision which is held unsuitable for the proposed use by the Planning and Zoning Committee for reason of flooding, inadequate drainage, severe erosion potential, unfavorable topography, inadequate or contaminated water supply, inadequate sewage disposal capabilities; potential for negative impacts to surface waters or groundwater; conflict with existing or planned parks, roads, highways, airports, drainage channels, schools or other public developments; conflict with intensive agricultural activities; or any other feature likely to be harmful to the health, safety or welfare of the future residents of the proposed subdivision or of the community. In determining land suitability, the Planning and Zoning Committee shall place particular emphasis on consistency with adopted Development Guides or Land Use Plans.

The Planning and Zoning Committee, in applying the provisions of this section, shall be writing recite the particular facts upon which it bases its conclusion that the land is not suitable for the proposed use and afford the subdivider an opportunity to present evidence regarding such suitability at a public meeting. Thereafter, the Planning and Zoning Committee may affirm, modify or withdraw its determination of unsuitability.