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In order to grant a planned unit development approval, the Planning Commission shall find the following:

A. The proposed development conforms to the Larkspur General Plan, as adopted and amended, in terms of location, use and general policy and standards;

B. The development of an integrated, harmonious plan justifies exceptions to the normal requirements of this chapter;

C. The applicant will commence construction of any proposed development within one year of the date of approval of the planned unit development and any necessary zoning district change, and that they intend to complete construction within a reasonable time as determined by the Planning Commission;

D. In the case of proposed residential development: That such development will constitute an environment of sustained desirability and stability; that it will be in harmony with the character of surrounding neighborhoods, and that it will result in an intensity of land utilization no higher than, and standards of open space at least as high as, those permitted or otherwise specified for such development in this chapter;

E. In the case of proposed commercial development: That such development is needed at the proposed location to provide adequate commercial facilities of the type proposed; that traffic congestion will not be created or will be obviated by projected improvements in the area and by demonstrable provisions in the plan for adequate entrances and exits and for adequate circulation and parking areas; that the development will be attractive and efficient, fitting harmoniously into the surrounding area;

F. In the case of proposed industrial development: That the plans will result in an efficient and well organized development that will relate harmoniously to the surrounding area. (Ord. 1062 § 14, 2022; Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 362 § 1 (part), 1969)