§ 3361.05. Design considerations.

Proposals for commercial planned development districts will be reviewed by taking into account all design considerations including the following:

(a)

Natural Environment.

(1)

How the proposed development will affect drainage and runoff, soil erosion, floodplains, natural vegetation, wildlife habitats, and streams and water bodies.

(b)

Activities.

(1)

How the proposed development will affect the distribution of commercial, residential, institutional, and recreational activities;

(2)

How the proposed development will meet the needs of the community for new activities or the distribution of particular activities.

(c)

Behavior Patterns.

(1)

How the proposed development will affect the ways people use the area;

(2)

How the proposed development will allow people to use the area in new ways.

(d)

Circulation.

(1)

How the circulation demand created by the proposed development will affect existing or planned circulation facilities;

(2)

How the proposed development will affect the function and safety of existing circulation facilities.

(e)

Form of the Environment.

(1)

How the proposed development will affect the size, scale, height, bulk, and density of the environment;

(2)

How the proposed development will affect the identity of existing and emerging neighborhoods and commercial centers;

(3)

How the proposed development will affect the clarity of the existing environment;

(4)

How the proposed development will affect the visibility and clarity of graphics and the relationship of graphics to activities and decision points.

(f)

Views and Visibility.

(1)

How the proposed development will affect the visibility and safety of the motorist, bicyclist, and pedestrian;

(2)

How the proposed development will affect the views from residential areas and from parks and open space.

(g)

Emission.

(1)

How the proposed development will affect the emission levels of light, sound, smell and dust.