A. The planning commission shall review the material submitted with the application, and specific aspects of design shall be examined to determine whether the proposed development is in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, and whether approval of the plan is in the best interest of the public health, safety and general welfare. It is intended that design submittals be compatible with the character of adjacent and surrounding developments, and that they be of comparable composition, materials, textures and colors.
B. Conformance will be evaluated based on consideration of the following:
1. Site layout, orientation, location of structures and relationship to one another, as well as open spaces and topography;
2. Harmonious relationship of building with existing and proposed adjoining developments;
3. Maximum height, area, setbacks and overall mass of buildings, as well as other structures such as walls, screens, towers or signs, and effective concealment of all mechanical equipment;
4. Harmony of construction materials and colors in relation to all exterior elevations;
5. Location and type of planting, with due regard for the preservation of specimen trees upon a site;
6. Design and appropriateness of signs in relation to the architectural style of the building;
7. Glazing or image reflective surfaces (specular reflectance) shall be limited to a maximum reflectance value of twenty five percent (25%). "Specular reflectance" means any mirror like reflection, as contrasted to diffused reflection from such surfaces as concrete or vegetation. (Ord. 1821 § 3, 1983: Ord. 1806 § 1, 1982: Ord. 1000 § 32.30(D), 1955)