§ 27-290.02. Requirements for Certain Expedited Transit-Oriented Development Projects.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Subtitle, applications eligible under Section 27-107.01(a)(242.2)(d) shall be subject to the following standards of review and shall not be subject to Section 27-290.01(a)(1) through (7) or (b):

(a)

As determined by the approval of a preliminary plan of subdivision, private and/or public vehicular access will be adequate to accommodate the traffic generated by the project; and

(b)

Minimum standards for setbacks, tree conservation, landscaping and screening, green space, lot coverage, and parking and loading shall be those established by the Planning Board's resolution of approval. The provisions of this Subtitle applicable to such items will not apply.

(c)

Upon completion of pre-application notice in accordance with Section 27-125.01, an applicant shall submit an application containing the following information, which information shall also serve as the site design guidelines for such projects:

(1)

A detailed description of the project and the proposed activities;

(2)

The proposed traffic circulation system;

(3)

The general location and size of all activities;

(4)

A text describing the design and architectural concepts that will be implemented throughout the property applicable to the use; and

(5)

Information contained in Section 27-282(e), provided that the locations of all improvements may be moved, altered and revised within an established development envelope.

(d)

The Planning Board may approve or approve with conditions an application if the Board makes the following required findings:

(1)

The plan is in conformance with the purposes set forth in Section 27-272;

(2)

The plan meets the criteria set forth in Section 27-290.02; and

(3)

The plan provides superior design guidelines, compatible location of uses and activities, and general safeguards to decrease or eliminate harmful impacts on adjacent property, while providing flexibility in design and development.

(e)

If the required findings set forth in Section 27-290.02 cannot be made, the Planning Board shall disapprove the application.

(CB-20-2013)