Modifications of Requirements. Given the variation in existing physical conditions along Grand River Avenue, modifications to the spacing and other requirements above may be permitted as part of the site plan review procedure. The Planning Commission shall consider the criteria in Subsection 8.b. when determining if there is a need for modification, in the following circumstances, and the degree to which any modification is necessary. o The modification will allow an existing driveway to remain that does not meet the standards of this section but that has, or is expected to have, very low traffic volumes (less than 50 in- and out-bound trips per day) and is not expected to significantly impact safe traffic operations. o The use is expected to generate a relatively high number of trips and an additional driveway will improve overall traffic operations. o Practical difficulties exist on the site (sight distance limitations, existing development, topography, unique site configuration or shape) that make compliance unreasonable, or existing off-site driveways make it impractical to fully comply with the standards. o Because of restricted turning movements, the driveway does not contribute to congestion or an unsafe situation. • The Planning Commission may waive certain requirements of this section upon consideration of the following: o The proposed modification is consistent with the general intent of the standards of this section, the recommendations of the Novi Master Plan, and, if applicable, published RCOC guidelines. o Driveway geometrics have been improved to the extent practical to reduce impacts on traffic flow. There is no other reasonable alternative means of access. o Parcel frontage is insufficient to meet the dimensional standards. o Shared access has been provided, or the applicant has demonstrated it is not practical. o Such modification is the minimum necessary to provide reasonable access, will not impair public safety or prevent the logical development or redevelopment of adjacent sites, and is not simply for convenience of the development. • The Planning Commission may determine additional driveways are justified due to the amount of traffic generated by the use, without compromising traffic operations along the street, based upon a traffic impact study submitted by the applicant. Similarly, they may determine that additional driveways are required due to community interest, such as emergency vehicle access or to avoid unduly concentrating traffic into or out of the site ...
