The following criteria will be used to evaluate all proposals for development under an IDD. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall, after the required public hearing, set forth to the City Council the reason for recommendation and said recommendation shall set forth with particularity what respects the proposal are in the public interest, promoting the public health, safety and welfare and including, but not limited to, findings of fact based on the following:
A. In what respects is the proposed plan consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the stated purpose and intent of the IDD regulations?
B. To what extent does the proposed plan depart from the requirements of the City’s Zoning and Subdivision Control and Development Ordinances that are otherwise applicable to the property, including, but not limited to: density, bulk regulations and uses and the reasons why such departures are deemed to be in the public interest and/or as a result of the physical topography of the property and other circumstances unique to the property and not solely in the interest of the developer?
C. To what extent and what accommodations are made for the unique topographical and/or environmental features of the property, how are they incorporated into the overall development and design of the property and management plan for the property, while preserving and maintaining the integrity and character of those features and using them for the overall benefit of the public?
D. To what extent does the proposed plan provide adequate control for vehicular traffic and pedestrian circulation, accommodation for and protection of designated open space and further the amenities of light, air, recreation and visual enjoyment?
E. Does the plan provide appropriate street connectivity and functional connection among buildings within the development, such as pedestrian connections, that promote the public interest and enhance the quality of life of persons within the development?
F. Is there a continuity of scale amongst the buildings to promote visual enjoyment, while maintaining maximum sunlight exposure?
G. The relationship and compatibility of the proposed plan to the adjacent properties.
H. The desirability of the proposed plan with regard to physical development, tax base and economic well being of the City.
I. The desirability of the proposed plan with regard to the burden placed on City services and facilities in relation to the public benefits that will be realized after the development of the property, including, but not limited to: sewer, water, fire, police, schools, roads and making adequate provision for those public services.
J. Is the plan in conformance with existing Federal, State and other local regulations?
(Ord. 96-647; amd. Ord. 05-866)