Upon written request to the planning commission, modifications to the procedures and requirements of this title may be granted by an affirmative vote of not less than a three-fourths (3/4) majority of the full commission at a regular meeting in the following instances:
A. Lot Splits: Any proposed lot split shall be submitted to the planning commission for review, and if the planning commission is satisfied that such a proposed lot split is not contrary to applicable regulations, it shall, within thirty (30) days after submission, approve such lot split and, on presentation of a conveyance of interest of said parcel, shall stamp "approved by the planning commission, no plat required", and have it signed by the chairman or other official as may be designated by it. In doing so, the planning commission may require the submission of a sketch plat, record of survey and such other information as it may deem pertinent to its determination hereunder. As of the effective date of this title, no parcel of land may be granted more than one lot split.
B. Undue Hardship: In any particular case where the developer can show by plan and written statement that, by reason of exceptional topographic or other physical conditions, literal compliance with any requirement of this title would cause practical difficulty or exceptional and undue hardship, the planning commission may modify such requirement to the extent deemed just and proper, so as to relieve such difficulty or hardship; provided such relief may be granted without detriment to the public interest and without impairing the intent and purpose of this title or the desirable general development of the neighborhood and the community in accordance with the comprehensive plan and the zoning ordinance. Any modification thus granted shall be spread upon the minutes of the planning commission, setting forth the reasons which, in the opinion of the planning commission, justified the modification. (Ord. 130, 11-1-1977)