78-313 - Findings

LAST AMENDED
10/25/1993

As a condition precedent to the granting of authorizations under the provisions of Section 78-311 (Authorizations by the City
Planning Commission) or a special permit under the provisions of Section 78-312 (Special permits by the City Planning
Commission), the Commission shall make the following findings:

(a)   that such modifications will aid in achieving the general purposes and intent of this Chapter as set forth in Section 78-01
       (General Purposes);

(b)    that such distribution of #floor area#, #dwelling units#, #rooming units#, #open spaces#, locations of #buildings#, or
        location of primary business entrances, #show windows# or #signs# will permit better site planning and will thus benefit
        both the residents of the #large-scale residential development# and the City as a whole;

(c)   that such distribution or location will not unduly increase the #bulk# of #buildings#, density of population, or intensity
       of #use# in any #block#, to the detriment of the occupants of #buildings# in the #block# or nearby #blocks#;

(d)    that such distribution or location will not affect adversely any other #zoning lots# outside the #large-scale residential
        development# by restricting access to light and air or by creating traffic congestion;

(e)   where portions of the total required #open space# are pooled in common #open space# areas or common parking areas,
       that such common areas will, by location, size, shape and other physical characteristics, and by their relationship to
       surrounding development and the circulation system, permit realization of the full community service of advantages for
       which such pooled areas are designed;

(f)   where one or more #zoning lots# in the #large-scale residential development# do not #abut# mapped #streets#, that
       suitable private access to mapped #streets# will be provided conforming to standards which will ensure adequate
       circulation and make adequate provision for public services; and

(g)   the modification of height and setback will not impair the essential character of the surrounding area and will not have
       adverse effects upon the access to light, air and privacy of adjacent properties.