Section 15-22-86 - Determination by authority or executive director In reaching its determination on an application for a planned development or base zone development permit, the authority or executive director, as the case may be, shall consider the following:
(1) The nature of the proposed site and development, including its size and shape, and the proposed size, shape, and height, arrangement and design of structures;(2) Whether the open spaces, including on-site recreation areas; (A) Are of such size and location as to serve as convenient areas for recreation, relaxation, and social activities for the residents and patrons of the development; and(B) Are so planned, designed and situated as to function as necessary physical and aesthetic open areas among and between individual structures and groups of structures;(3) Whether the setbacks, yards, pedestrianways, bikeways, and related walkways are so located and of sufficient dimensions to provide for adequate light, air, pedestrian circulation and necessary vehicular access;(4) Whether the vehicular circulation system, including access and off-street parking and loading, is so designed as to provide an efficient, safe, and convenient transportation system;(5) Whether the pedestrian circulation system: (A) Is so located, designed and of sufficient size as to conveniently handle pedestrian traffic efficiently and without congestion;(B) Is separated, if necessary, from vehicular roadways so as to be safe, pleasing and efficient for movement of pedestrians; and(C) Provides efficient, convenient and adequate linkages among residential areas, open spaces, recreation areas, commercial and employment areas, and public facilities.(6) The adequacy of landscaping, screening, parking, and loading areas, service areas, lighting and signs, with relation to the type of use and neighborhood;(7) The appropriateness of the proposed mixtures of uses, and the adequacy of the provisions for the construction of affordable housing units;(8) The staging program and schedule of development;(9) Relationship between structures and operations within structures;(10) Whether views will be preserved or blocked;(12) Overall appearance of a development from the street and adjacent developments;(13) Whether with respect to decks: (A) The deck is landscaped;(B) There is a pedestrianway integrating proposed deck activities;(C) It is visually attractive from adjacent structures; and(D) There are opportunities for active and passive recreation opportunities.(14) Whether structures have an appropriate orientation to take advantage of winds, reduce direct sun exposure, and minimize shadow effect on adjacent buildings;(15) Preservation of adjacent view corridors;(16) Whether the facades of building platforms are properly terraced, landscaped, and designed;(17) Relationship between and among uses along the adjacent street;(18) Development contribution to the attractiveness of the streetscape; and(19) Any other matter relating to the development or its impact on affected properties or public facilities. [Eff 9/8/86, comp 1/28/88, comp 2/24/90] (Auth: HRS §§ 206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7) (Imp: HRS §§ 206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7)
15-22-86 is based substantially upon § 15-17-149. [Eff 2/27/82; R 9/8/86]