In reviewing final site plans, the Planning Commission shall review the site 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 and consultants when reviewing the application. In order to approve a final site plan, the Planning Commission shall determine that:
(a) The plan is consistent with any plan for the orderly development of the City and, when applicable, conforms in all respects to the approved or provisionally approved preliminary site plan and the regulations of this Zoning Code;
(b) The appropriate use and value of property within and adjacent to the area will be safeguarded;
(c) 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;
(d) Adequate provision is made for safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicular circulation within the site and to adjacent property;
(e) The development will have adequate public service, parking; and open spaces;
(f) 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 Zoning Code;
(g) The development will provide adequate lighting for safe and convenient use of the streets, walkways, driveways, and parking areas;
(h) Points of ingress/egress to the development shall be controlled and designed in such manner as to minimize conflicts with adjacent properties and developments;
(i) Adequate provision is made for emergency vehicle access and circulation. Adequate provision is made for fire hydrants and fire fighting water supply;
(j) Site lighting is designed to minimize direct light, glare, and excessive glow, which unreasonably interferes with the use and enjoyment of adjacent property;
(k) The landscape plan will adequately:
(1) Enhance the principal building and site;
(2) Maintain existing trees to the extent possible;
(3) Buffer adjacent incompatible uses;
(4) Break up large expanses of pavement with natural material; and,
(5) Provide appropriate plant materials considering the ultimate mature size and shape of plants relative to the buildings and site, and the climate of the area, including typical weather conditions.
(l) 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 Zoning Code, The City of Fairlawn Stormwater Drainage Manual, and any other design criteria established by the City or any other governmental entity which may have jurisdiction over such matters; and,
(m) If the project is to be carried out in progressive stages, each phase shall be so planned that the foregoing criteria are complied with at the completion of each phase.
(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11; Ord. 2020-021A. Passed 6-15-20.)