(A) As part of making a recommendation to the City Council on an application for a Planned Unit Development and preliminary development plan, the Commission shall make findings of fact based upon the evidence presented in the hearing. These findings should detail the degree to which the proposed PUD is consistent with the general review criteria for PUDs and should assist in clarifying any conditions or restrictions recommended as a result of this review process. The approval of a Planned Unit Development shall not be made unless a preponderance of the evidence establishes all of the following:
(1) That the proposed PUD is consistent with the stated purpose of these PUD regulations;
(2) That the proposed PUD meets the requirements and standards of these PUD regulations;
(3) That the proposed PUD is in the public interest and is compatible with adjacent properties and neighborhoods;
(4) That the proposed PUD is in conformity with the intent and spirit of the planning objectives of the City.
(B) As part of making a recommendation to the City Council on a final development plan, the Commission shall confirm whether the final development plan complies with the requirements of this subchapter.
(Ord. 8612, passed 12-2-08)