Ordinance 2096-95 - Laserfiche WebLink

• • 1. The proposed planned development's compatibility with surrounding properties, especially related to: a. Landscaping and buffering of buildings,parking, loading and storage areas, b. Public safety, c. Site access, on-site circulation and off-street parking, d. Light and shadow impacts, e. Number, size and location of signs, f. Generation of nuisance irritants such as noise, smoke, dust, odor, glare, vibration or other undesirable impacts, g. Architectural design of buildings and harmonious use of materials; 2. The unique characteristics of the subject property; 3. The unique characteristics of the proposed use(s); 4. The arrangement of buildings and open spaces as they relate to various uses within the planned development; 5. Visual impact of the planned development upon the surrounding area; 6. Public improvements proposed in connection with the planned development; 7. Preservation of unique natural features of the property; 8. The public benefit derived by allowing the proposed alteration of development standards. is hereby amended to read: Modification of development standards. A. The city, using the planned development overlay zone, may allow the following development standards to be modified: 1. Building setbacks; 2. Height of building or structure; 3. Required off-street parking spaces; 4. Landscaping requirements; 5. Sign requirements; 6. Standards specified in the "special regulations" portion of the use-standards table; 7. Lot size; 8. Lot width; 9. Design standards contained in this title. B. Standards which may not be modified or altered are: 1. Shoreline regulations when the property is located in an area under the jurisdiction of the Everett shoreline master program; 2. Standards pertaining to development in environmentally sensitive areas; 3. Regulations pertaining to nonconforming uses; 4. Standards pertaining to screening around outdoor storage areas, except as provided by Section 41.100 of this title. C. Basis for Approval of Alternative Development Standards. Approval of alternative development standards using the PD planned development overlay zone differs from the variance procedure described in Chapter 41 of this title in that rather than being based upon a hardship or unusual circumstance related to a specific property,the approval of alternative development standards proposed by a planned development shall be based upon the criteria listed in this paragraph. In evaluating a planned development which proposes to modify the development standards of the underlying use zone,the city shall consider and base its findings upon the ability of the proposal to satisfy the following criteria: