Section 6-104 Review Standards Applicable To All Uses Permitted On Review
A use permitted on review shall be evaluated on the basis of the following standards:
6-104.A. Neighborhood Compatibility. The proposed use and operation shall be in harmony and compatible with the neighborhood and surrounding area and shall enhance the mix or compliment the uses in the immediate vicinity.
6-104.B. Master Plan Consistency. The proposed use and operation should be consistent with the Telluride Master Plan and, other pertinent Town goals and policies, including the Design Guidelines and Standards for Building in Telluride, and the intent of the zone district in which it is proposed to be located.
6-104.C. Site Carrying Capacity. The proposed use and operation shall not exceed the carrying capacity of the site or be found to be an over-intensive use of the site.
6-104.D. Public Services and Facilities. The applicant shall demonstrate that adequate public facilities and services are available to serve the proposed use or operation and that the Town will not be required to expend funds to provide public services or capital improvements solely for the benefit of the proposed use.
6-104.E. Traffic Impacts. The proposed use and operation shall not create vehicular or pedestrian circulation hazards, or cause parking, trash or service delivery congestion.
6-104.F. Pollution. The proposed use and operation shall not cause unacceptable air, water or noise pollution, odors or vibrations.
6-104.G. Screening. The applicant shall demonstrate that the lot has been adequately landscaped, buffered or screened to reduce the impact of the proposed use and operation.
6-104.H. Health, Safety and Welfare. The proposed use and operation shall not be generally detrimental to the health, safety, welfare or community spirit of Telluride.
6-104.I. Applications for High Intensity Commercial Uses. In addition to the above standards, the following standards apply to applications proposing High Intensity Commercial Uses within the Commercial (C) or Accommodations II (AC-2) zone districts which are to be within fifty (50') feet of a property line which is adjacent to a property which is zoned or entirely dedicated for Open Space or Park and contains either the San Miguel River or the River Park Trail, or from the River Trail or the San Miguel River in the absence of such zoning or dedication, whichever is more restrictive, the applicant shall demonstrate that:
6-104.I.1. the use will not have a negative impact on existing on-site and adjacent natural features and environmental systems;
6-104.I.2. the use has been adequately screened and landscaped, and access points minimized or eliminated, so as to afford privacy to adjacent properties;
6-104.I.3. noise, lighting (interior and exterior), odor, service activities, and signage associated with the use will not have a negative impact on the environmental and recreational qualities of the adjacent lands;
6-104.I.4. the use will not otherwise negatively impact adjacent property.