| Criteria for Findings of Fact | | | | | | | Site area per unit or floor area ratio should be similar to surrounding uses if not separated by major natural or artificial features | | | | Proposed development must be consistent with the land use plan of the City of Coralville | | | | | | Development should minimize differences in height and building size from surrounding structures. Differences should be justified by urban design considerations. | | | | Development should respect pre-existing setbacks of adjacent sites. Variations should be justified by site or operating characteristics. | | | | Building coverage should be similar to that of surrounding development is possible. Higher coverage should be mitigated by landscaping or site amenities. | | | | | | | | Project should maximize conservation of existing environmental features, including natural vegetation, tree cover and drainage patterns. | | | Parking and Internal Circulation | Parking should serve all structures with minimal conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles. | | | All structures must be accessible to public safety vehicles. | | | Development must have access to adjacent public streets and ways. Internal circulation should minimize conflicts and congestion at public access points. | | | | Open spaces should contribute to the quality of the overall project and should provide supporting amenities for residential development. Open spaces should contribute to the design of the project and, when appropriate, provide locations for project-related activities. | | | | Landscaping should be integral to the development, providing street landscaping, breaks in uninterrupted paved areas and buffering where required by surrounding land uses. Project design should preserve features of environmental importance to the greatest degree possible. These features include mature trees and woodlands, wetlands, steep slopes, waterways and bodies of water. | | | | Projects should relate to surrounding public streets and contribute to the quality of the street environment. | | | | | | Architectural design and building materials should be compatible with surrounding areas or reflect the specific design objectives of a new development area. | | |
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Review Criteria and Standards for Findings of Fact | Criteria for Findings of Fact | | | | | Project should not reduce the existing level of traffic service on adjacent streets. Compensating improvements should be included to mitigate impact on street system operations. | | | Street Network and Continuity | Project should maintain the continuity of Coralville’s street network or should provide opportunities for local traffic flow away from major arterials. | | | | Project should make appropriate accommodations for access by public transportation, bicycles and pedestrians. | | | | | | Project is adequately served by public utilities and infrastructure | | | | Project should handle storm water adequately to prevent overloading of public storm water management system. | | | Project should not inhibit development of other properties or create adverse effects on other sites. | | | Development should not increase probability of erosion, flooding, landslides or other run-off related effects. | | | Project should maximize preservation and enhancement of natural drainage features on site and should facilitate storm water storage techniques consistent with the policies of the City. | | | | Project can be adequately served with police and fire protection. | | | | | Consistency with Development Objectives | Project must be consistent with the City’s comprehensive plan, including applicable special area or specific plans. Project design should be consistent with the development standards and objectives of these plans. | | |
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