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Following preliminary administrative review, the application shall be presented to the Village Board of Trustees for final consideration. The Village Board shall have final authority over: 1. Whether the proposed subject is eligible for public commemoration; 2. Whether a memorial is appropriate; 3. Whether a memorial tree or bench is approved; 4. The type and general design of the memorial; 5. The location of the memorial; 6. The species and size of a memorial tree; 7. The wording and design of any plaque or marker; and 8. Any conditions imposed upon approval. The Village Board may approve, deny, table, modify or condition an application. Approval may be conditioned upon completion of additional requirements identified by the Village. PART II — LOCATION AND DESIGN 12. LOCATION The Village shall retain sole discretion to determine the final location of any memorial tree or bench. An applicant may request a specific location, but such request shall be advisory only and shall not create any right to that location. Memorials may be located on Village-owned property or within Village rights-of-way when determined appropriate by the Village. The Village shall consider: 1. Public safety; 2. Accessibility; 3. Pedestrian circulation;