Review Criteria
In determining whether to approve, approve with conditions or deny a site plan application, the Planning Commission will consider the following factors:
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Consistency
with the applicable provisions Chapter 4, Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 of Title 22;
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Compliance
with other applicable City regulations;
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Positive
physical impact on the public health, safety, welfare and convenience of
persons residing or working in the area;
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Visual
compatibility of the height, area, yards and overall mass, as well as parts of
any structure or attendant facilities with the character and development of the
surrounding area;
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Ingress,
egress, internal traffic circulation, off-street parking facilities, loading
and service areas and pedestrian ways are designed to promote safe, efficient
vehicular circulation, pedestrian movement, parking and site serviceability;
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There
is adequate utility access and easements to serve all buildings, structures and
other facilities on the site;
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There
is adequate existing and proposed water, sewer and stormwater drainage
facilities in accordance with the requirements for these facilities as
specified in the City Code;
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The
standards in Section 22.6.5 of Title 22, Sensitive Borders Standards, are met
when multiple-family or nonresidential uses are proposed within 300 feet of any
residential property;
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When
multiple-family or nonresidential uses
are proposed adjacent to existing less intensive multiple-family or
nonresidential uses, the site plan emphasizes quality design and landscaping to
minimize the impact of the project on the established area; and
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When
multiple-family or nonresidential uses are proposed adjacent to major
arterials, the site plan emphasizes quality design to maximize the natural
features of the land and create a safe and visually pleasant driving experience
by substantial landscaping placed adjacent to the public right-of-way.
- Compliance with PUD Master Plan Design and requested variances from Chapter 6.
