If the development application requires approval of both a development plan and a variance, the applicant shall first seek preliminary development plan approval.
If the Planning Commission finds that any regulations, standards or criteria prescribed by the Development Code are inappropriate or inapplicable because of the unusual conditions of the proposed subject site or the character of the proposed development, and that an adjustment in such regulations, standard or criteria shall promote the public health, safety, property or general welfare and shall meet the criteria set forth in this Chapter, the Planning Commission may recommend to the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals that such adjustment be made.