In reviewing and determining whether to approve or disapprove a plan, the Planning Commission shall consider those factors listed below which it determines to be applicable to a given plan.
(a) Conformance with Ordinances. The application must comply with the provisions of this chapter and other ordinances of the City and of any other applicable laws.
(b) Comprehensive Plan. The plan must be in reasonably conformity with the Comprehensive Plan and any specific recommendations associated, or related to the subject property.
(c) Land-Use Compatibility and Integration. The overall design integrates neighborhood and site characteristics into a compatible expression of building mass, building scale, circulation and site improvements.
(d) Minimize Impacts to Surrounding Land-Uses. The spatial and functional design minimizes the potential impacts of noise, light, debris, and other undesirable effects of development upon adjoining properties and the area in general.
(e) Architectural Compatibility. The plan is sensitive in the design of structures through appropriate treatment to vertical and horizontal planes of building facades, and makes use of appropriate building materials in establishing overall architectural "theme" for the development.
(f) Signage. Signage is designed compatible in scale and character with the overall development.
(g) Site Access. Access to the site is designed to safely and efficiently facilitate ingress and egress. The use of shared curb-cuts and cross-access easements shall be provided when appropriate.
(h) Vehicle Circulation and Parking. Adequate provision has been made for traffic circulation which is coordinated with, and minimizes impacts to the adjoining street system. The plan shall also demonstrate the provision of safe and convenient off- street parking and loading areas. When appropriate, cross-access easements shall be provided between adjoining properties to allow for expanded on-site circulation of vehicles.
(i) Pedestrian Circulation. Adequate provision has been made to ensure that the development will not create hazards to the safety of pedestrian traffic on or off the site, vehicular or pedestrian circulation paths, or undue interference and inconvenience pedestrian travel.
(j) Utilities and Community Facilities. Reasonable provision has been made to ensure that development will be served by essential public facilities and services such as police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, public water supply, wastewater collection, and related facilities.
(k) Screening and Landscaping. The arrangement and selection of landscaping materials shall reinforce functional use areas of the site as well as add natural beauty. Screening in the form of fences, walls and landscaping shall minimize the potential for nuisance impacts to surrounding properties.
(l) Lighting. On-site lighting shall be provided for adequate illumination for vehicle and pedestrian safety. Lighting shall not be permitted to illuminate adjoining properties.
(m) Detention and Retention Facilities. When appropriate, detention and retention facilities shall be designed to provide for shared storage between properties. Detention and retention facilities shall be appropriately landscaped.
(n) Special Uses. The plan is consistent with any applicable special use requirements of Chapter 1163 of the Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. 2004-06. Passed 8-3-04.)