91-842 - Authorization to modify design requirements

LAST AMENDED
6/21/2016

The City Planning Commission may authorize a modification of the requirements of Section 91-831 (Ground floor
requirements), the provisions of Sections 91-832 (Plaza improvements) and 91-833 (Special regulations for plazas less than 40
feet in depth) for #publicly accessible open areas# and the provisions of Section 91-834 for indoor public spaces. In no event shall
an #enlargement# be permitted within a #publicly accessible open area# or other required open area unless specified on Map 9 of
Appendix A of this Chapter.

In order to grant such authorization, the Commission shall find:

(a)    the location, #use#, access, size and treatment of the #enlargement# would result in a superior urban design relationship
        with the surrounding #streets#, #buildings# and open areas;

(b)    the usefulness and attractiveness of the #publicly accessible open area#, required open area or indoor public space will be
        assured by the proposed layout and design, and that such modification will result in a superior urban design relationship
        with surrounding #streets#, #buildings# and public open areas; and

(c)    any waiver of required amenities and circulation paths is the minimum necessary to create a better site plan.

The Commission may prescribe appropriate conditions and controls to enhance the relationship between the #enlargement#,
#publicly accessible open area#, required open area or indoor public space and the surrounding #streets#, #buildings# and open
areas.