§ 122-635. Modification of access standards.

(a)

Given the variation in existing physical conditions along the corridors, modifications to the spacing and other standards above may be permitted by the planning commission as part of the site plan review process. The planning commission shall consider all of the following conditions and shall prepare a finding of fact for each:

(1)

Full compliance with the standards is not practical due to physical features on the property or adjacent parcels.

(2)

The MDOT staff support the proposed access design.

(3)

The proposed modification is consistent with the intent of the Euclid Avenue corridor plan's recommendations and complies to a reasonable extent with the standards of this article.

(4)

The applicant shall demonstrate with dimensioned drawings that such modification shall not create non-compliant access to adjacent lands that may develop or redevelop in the future.

(5)

Any necessary improvements at the access point, in the right-of-way, will be made to improve overall traffic operations prior to the project completion or occupancy of the first building.

(6)

Such modification shall be demonstrated to be the minimum necessary to provide reasonable access, will not impair public safety and is not simply for convenience of the development.

(b)

The decision of the planning commission may be appealed to the zoning board of appeals, as provided in article XXIII of this chapter. In consideration of appeal, the zoning board of appeals shall apply the above standards.

(Ord. No. 2015-15 , § 1, 11-16-15)