(A) In making their recommendation or decisions, the Planning Commission may take any of the following actions including: approval of the application; approval with modifications or conditions; denial of the application; or; tabling/deferring the application to another date.
(B) In the course of review and decision making, the Planning Commission:
(1) May apply conditions to the application. May apply conditions on the application if the effect is to:
(a) Allow a less intensive use or zoning district than indicated in the application;
(b) Reduce the impact of the development;
(c) Reduce the amount of land area included in the application;
(d) Provide for the public's safety and general welfare.
(2) Cannot expand the request. May not approve a greater density of development, a more intensive use or a more intensive zoning district than was indicated in any notice.
(3) Has discretion.
(a) Is not required to approve the maximum density or intensity of use allowed.
(b) The Planning Commission reserves the right to determine if a use not specified in this chapter is appropriate in the zoning district of the subject site.
(c) The Planning Commission may add, subtract, or substitute any condition of a conditional use.
(4) Express its decision. Should clearly state its reasons for reaching a decision.
Example: Motion to approve the request because it "complies with the site plan requirements for the zoning district" or "per the staff"recommendations."
(5) Itemize approval conditions. Should enumerate and express all conditions for approval.
Example: Motion to approve..." subject to the following five conditions."
(Ord. O-2019-24, passed 9-9-2019)