Section 94-095 - Special permit for floor area, location within buildings, building height and related parking modifications within Area G
For enlargements to buildings in Area G, on zoning lots with a lot area of at least 10,000 square feet and existing on March 22, 2016, the City Planning Commission may:
modify the provisions of Section 94-092 (Maximum floor area ratio) to increase the permitted floor area ratio for commercial use to 2.0 provided that such enlargement : is designed so as not to impair the character of the surrounding area or its future development; and will not cause undue congestion on local streets or impair pedestrian circulation; modify the height provisions of Section 33-431 (In C1 or C2 Districts with bulk governed by surrounding Residence District) relating to the requirements in Section 32-42 for location of uses within buildings , to allow a commercial building or portion thereof to exceed 30 feet in height or two stories , provided that such building shall not exceed a maximum height of 35 feet or three stories , whichever is less; and provided that the distribution of the bulk permits adequate access of light and air to surrounding streets and properties, and does not impair the view of the Bay; and waive or reduce the number of accessory off-street parking spaces required by Section 36-21 (General Provisions) for such use , provided that the applicant has demonstrated that the number of accessory off-street parking spaces supplied is sufficient to meet the parking needs of such use .
The Commission may prescribe appropriate additional conditions and safeguards to minimize adverse effects on the character of the surrounding area.