(a) The Planning Commission shall review a site/development plan to determine if such application complies with the review criteria set forth below. The Planning Commission shall take into consideration the comments and recommendation of staff, consultants and any other City authorized committees when reviewing the application. In order to approve a site/development plan, the Planning Commission shall determine that:
(1) The plan is consistent with any plan for the orderly development of the City.
(2) When applicable, the plan conforms in all respects to the regulations of this Planning and Zoning Code provided, however, that the Planning Commission may authorize minor changes in the plans as specified in Section 1181.10.
(3) The appropriate use and value of property within and adjacent to the area will be safeguarded.
(4) The development will result in a harmonious grouping of buildings within the proposed development and in relationship to existing and proposed uses on adjacent property.
(5) Adequate provision is made for safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicular circulation within the site and to adjacent property.
(6) The development will have adequate public service.
(7) The development will have adequate open spaces.
(8) The development will preserve and be sensitive to the natural characteristics of the site in a manner that complies with the applicable regulations set forth in this Planning and Zoning Code.
(9) The development will provide adequate lighting for safe and convenient use of the streets, walkways, driveways, and parking areas.
(10) The proposed signs must meet code requirements.
(11) The landscape plan must meet code requirements.
(12) Adequate provision is made for storm drainage within and through the site so as to maintain, as far as practicable, usual and normal swales, water courses and drainage areas, and shall comply with the applicable regulations in this Planning and Zoning Code and any other design criteria established by the City or any other governmental entity which may have jurisdiction over such matters.
(13) If the project is to be carried out in progressive phases, each phase shall be so planned that the foregoing conditions are complied with at the completion of each phase.
(14) If the project is located within the C-3 district, the Planning Commission shall review the development in accordance with C-3 design criteria, Section 1180.05.
A. If the project is located within the C-3 Core area the Planning Commission shall review the project in terms of its compatibility with the existing buildings in the core area, whether the building is deemed a "contributing structure" per the Downtown Bryan National Historic District (DBHD) application, and the condition of the existing building(s), if applicable.
B. No application for a certificate of approval shall conflict with or detract from the DBHD.
(b) In their review of an application, the Planning Commission may request that the applicant supply additional information that the Commission deems necessary to adequately review and evaluate the proposed development.
(Ord. 62-2023. Passed 1-16-24.)