74-88 Modification of Height and Setback and Street Wall Regulations

Upon application, the City Planning Commission may permit the modification of height and setback and #street wall# regulations of Section 23-651 (Tower-on-a-base) and paragraph (a) of Section 35-63 (Special Tower Regulations for Mixed Buildings), except for the permitted tower coverage or the required #floor area# distribution below a height of 150 feet, and may permit modification of the requirements of paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of Section 24-54 (Tower Regulations), provided the Commission makes the following findings:

1. that such modification will enhance the contextual relationship of the #development# or #enlargement# to nearby #buildings# and improve the overall scale, site design and architectural harmony among #buildings# in the neighborhood; and


2. that such modification will not unduly obstruct access of light and air to the detriment of the occupants or users of the #buildings# in the #block# or nearby #blocks# or of people using the public #streets#.

The Commission may prescribe additional conditions and safeguards to minimize adverse effects on the scale and character of the surrounding area.