74-946 - Findings

LAST AMENDED
12/5/2024


In order to grant additional #floor area# and any modifications to #bulk#, publicly accessible open space or parking and loading
regulations, the City Planning Commission shall find that:

(a)   For all applications with a #floor area# increase, and for any applications with #bulk# modifications, such increase or
       modification:

        (1)    will promote a beneficial mix of #required industrial# and #incentive uses#;
        (2)    will result in superior site planning, harmonious urban design relationships and a safe and enjoyable streetscape;

        (3)    will result in a #building# that has a better design relationship with surrounding #streets# and adjacent open
               areas;

        (4)    will result in a #development# or #enlargement# that will not have an adverse effect on the surrounding
               neighborhood; and

        (5)    will, for #yard# or height and setback regulations, provide a better distribution of #bulk# on the #zoning lot# and
               will not unduly obstruct the access to light and air of surrounding #streets# and properties.

(b)    Where modifications to publicly accessible open space requirements of paragraph (f) of Section 74-965 (Conditions) are
       proposed, such modifications will result in a publicly accessible open space of equivalent or greater value as a public
       amenity.

(c)    Where modifications to parking or loading regulations are proposed:

        (1)    such reduction or waiver of required parking spaces will not create or contribute to serious traffic congestion and
                will not unduly inhibit vehicular and pedestrian movement;

        (2)    the number of curb cuts provided are the minimum required for adequate access to off-street parking and
                loading berths, and such curb cuts are located so as to cause minimum disruption to traffic, including vehicular,
                bicycle and pedestrian circulation patterns;

        (3)    the #streets# providing access to the #development# or #enlargement# are adequate to handle the traffic
                generated thereby, or provision has been made to handle such traffic; and

        (4)    the reduction or waiver of loading berths requirements will not create or contribute to serious traffic congestion
                or unduly inhibit vehicular and pedestrian movement.

The Commission may prescribe appropriate additional conditions and safeguards to minimize adverse effects on the character of
the surrounding area.