A.
An application for modification and variances of the
provisions of these regulations shall be submitted, in writing, by the subdivider
at the time the preliminary layout is filed with the Planning Commission.
The letter of application shall state fully the grounds and all the facts
relayed by the applicant.
B.
The Planning Commission may grant a variance of the provisions
contained herein where, by reason of the exceptional shape of a specific piece
of property, or where, by reason of exceptional topographic conditions, the
strict application of these regulations would result in extreme practical
difficulties and undue hardship upon the owner, provided that such relief
may only be granted without detriment to the public good and without substantially
impairing the intent and purposes of these regulations.
C.
In granting such variance or modifications, the Planning
Commission may require such conditions as will, in its judgment, secure substantially
the objectives of the subdivision requirements.
Any subdivider aggrieved by a finding, decision or recommendation of
the Planning Commission may request and receive an opportunity to appear before
the Commission, to present additional relevant information and to request
reconsideration of the original findings.
In granting approval of a modification or variance, the Planning Commission
shall record its actions and the grounds for granting the modification or
variance in its minutes. A statement showing the date when such modification
or variance was granted shall be affixed to the approved or disapproved subdivision
plats.
All letters of correspondence for any matter in which the Planning Commission
may be directly or indirectly involved shall be sent in triplicate.
