Section 15-23-84 - Determination by authority or executive director In reaching its determination on an application for a 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; (A) Are of such size and location as to serve as convenient areas for recreation, relaxation, and social activities for the 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 open spaces, 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;(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 structures have an appropriate orientation to take advantage of winds, reduce direct sun exposure, and minimize shadow effect on adjacent buildings;(14) Preservation of adjacent view corridors;(15) Whether the facades of building are properly-terraced, landscaped, and designed;(16) Relationship between and among uses along the adjacent street;(17) Development contribution to the attractiveness of the street-scape; and(18) Any other matter relating to the development or its impact on affected properties or public facilities.[Eff 2/24/90; am and comp 10/10/98; comp 2/2/02; comp 12/9/02; am and comp 11/3/05] (Auth: HRS §§ 206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7) (Imp: HRS §§206E -4, 206E-5, 206E-7)