33.13 Conservation Residential Developments (CRD):

It is the policy and intent of this Paragraph to accommodate conservation development of tracts of 'land determined to be environmentally sensitive, including viable farm and forest lands, by allowing permissible and inevitable development to occur in a manner that adapts to the physical circumstances of the land. It proposes to accomplish this by removing the constraints of traditional lot area, shape and frontage requirements except to the extent necessary to assure buildability and service to the lots. The product should be a design that works within the limitations of the site, yields significant conservation features and protects environmentally sensitive aspects of the site. Applications for conservation subdivision developments of single family residential building lots that promote preservation and reservation of environmentally sensitive areas and that respect the physical circumstances and limitations of a tract of land shall conform to the following additional standards:

33.13.1 Location The tract or parcel of land on which the conservation subdivision development is proposed shall be located entirely within a Residence R-1A or an R-1 District or a combination thereof, as officially delineated on the Building Zone Map of the City of Shelton.

33.13.2 Parcel Area and Shape: Each such conservation development subdivision shall be located on a contiguous parcel of land having a minimum area of 10 acres with a minimum of 50 feet on a City-accepted street to accommodate appropriate extension of said street and shall be of such shape that a square with 400 feet on each side will fit on the parcel. A parcel of lesser area may be considered for a CRD. by the Commission if the proposed open space preservation will be adjunct to other preserved open space outside the CRD or the proposed CRD will result in the preservation and protection of one or more significant and/or unique natural features, similar to those identified in Subparagraph 33.13.9 below. For purposes of this Subparagraph, the proper accommodation of the Blue Dot or similar trail system, the Recreation Path or similar linear park/walk-way system, if recommended by the Trails Committee/Conservation Commission, shall be deemed a sufficient basis for consideration of a smaller minimum parcel size.

33.13.3 Development Density: The maximum number of single family homes shall not exceed the number of lots that can be created on a preliminary subdivision plan of all land within the parcel, approved by the Commission as meeting the requirements of the Subdivision Regulations of the City of Shelton and showing a conventional layout of lots in accordance with the appropriate Residence R-lA or R-1 District zoning standards, as applicable to the subject parcel. Said preliminary plan shall include open space provisions and shall receive a favorable report from the Shelton Inland Wetlands Agency and other appropriate City departments indicating the likely approval of such conventional subdivision plan.

33.13.4 !Conservation Development Subdivision Plan: A preliminary conservation plan shall be prepared at a scale of not less than 100 feet to the inch, meeting the requirements of the Subdivision Regulations showing a conservation layout in accordance with the standards set forth herein, and including but not limited to proposed roads, lots, typical building footprints, orientations, driveway locations, utility lines, open space and conservation areas whether in "fee" or by easements, existing and proposed grading, etc. in sufficient detail to adequately evaluate the preliminary proposal. Said plan shall include adjacent areas at least 200 feet beyond the limits of the proposal.

33.13.5 Lot Standards: Individual lots for single family dwellings shall be established by formal subdivision of land in accordance with the procedures of the Subdivision Regulations of the City of Shelton. Lot sizes shall be as needed to accommodate the proposed Conservation Development Plan, with ample area for buildings and utility systems, but in no case shall the minimum lot area be less than 25,000 square feet. Each lot shall have a minimum frontage of 50 feet on a street. Setbacks shall conform to those required for a conventional R-1 lot as set forth in SECTION 24 - AREA, LOCATION AND BULK STANDARDS, SCHEDULE B. Notwithstanding other provisions set forth elsewhere in the Zoning Regulations, any number of interior lots are permitted if deemed appropriate on the Conservation Plan. Interior lots shall conform to the same area and setback requirements applicable to other lots as set forth above. Except as provided above, said interior lots shall comply with all provisions of Section 24.1 1. Not withstanding the limitations of Section 24.1 1. 1, the Commission may approve up to three (3) adjoining accessways to occur at any one location.

33.13.6 Utilities All utility lines serving the development shall be located underground. Each building lot and all dwellings shall be served by public water supply. In unusual circumstances where extension of public water supply to one (1) or more remote or isolated lots is deemed by the Commission to be infeasible or impracticable, the Commission may permit those lots and the dwellings thereon to be served by an adequate on-site source, subject to the approval of the Valley Regional Health District. Under no circumstances shall such lots exceed 10% of the total lots in the development. In such instances of on-site water supply, the Commission may require such lots to contain a minimum lot area of 40,000 square feet and where two (2) or more such lots are contiguous to each other, the Commission may require them to be excluded from the CRD and designed as conventional lots conforming to all basic standards for residential lots in the Residence R-1 District. When located within an established service area, and when practicable, the development shall be served by extension of the Shelton municipal sanitary sewer system.

33.13.7 Parking: Two off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling, at least one of which shall be located within an enclosed garage. Parking areas for boats, trailers and other recreational vehicles shall be located behind the front wall of the dwelling and shall be screened from view from the street or from any other lot.

33.13.8 Open Space and Conservation Area: The Conservation Plan shall result in the preservation of not less than 25% of the gross area of the site or a minimum of five (5) acres, whichever number is greater, as natural area. This five (5) acre minimum requirement may be reduced for those Conservation Plans of parcels for which the Commission has approved a lesser minimum area than the 10 acres under the provisions of Subparagraph 33.12.2, provided the open space preservation is not less than 25% of the gross area. Said preservation shall be to the satisfaction of the Commission and accomplished by means of "fee" conveyance to the City, the Shelton Land Trust or other appropriate entity as may be approved by the Commission. In lieu of fee conveyance, the Commission at its sole discretion, may accept the permanent preservation of some of the land through conservation easements and the appropriate conveyance of development rights.

33.13.9 Protection/Preservation of Natural Features All stone walls, significant ledge outcroppings, major trees (exceeding 15 inches in diameter), unless situated in areas to be protected, unique wildlife habitats, environmentally significant or sensitive areas and other significant physical features of the site shall be appropriately delineated on an existing conditions map of the parcel. The conservation plan shall make provisions for appropriate protection of these areas or shall provide adequate justification for the proposed impacts on such areas. Adequate sediment and erosion control methods shall be employed to mitigate potential adverse impacts due to proposed construction activities.

33.13.10 Street Layout and Design: Street planning should encourage curvilinear road layouts and cul-de-sacs where possible but should provide for through street connections when necessary for overall City and neighborhood circulation purposes. The Commission may permit alternative geometric design standards on permanent dead end streets to allow reverse curves, a pavement width reduction to 24 feet, clearing and grading only as needed to accommodate proposed construction, etc.

33.13.11 Referrals Upon receipt of a complete Special Exception Application, the proposal shall be referred to the Shelton Conservation Commission, the Inland Wetlands Agency, the Shelton Open Space Committee and such other Boards and Commissions as deemed appropriate, and the Commission shall solicit their comments concerning the degree of environmental sensitivity associated with the property. Any reports, recommendations, comments and suggestions provided by said groups shall be received by the Commission at least 5 days prior to the conclusion of the public hearing thereon and shall be considered by the Commission in rendering its decision on the Application.

33.13.12 Authorization: Approval of the Special Exception for the Conservation

Residential Development constitutes approval of the development concept and the overall plans for the proposal, authorizing an Application for Subdivision Approval under the provisions of the Subdivision Regulations of the City of Shelton and in accordance with the modified standards of the approved Special Exception.

33.14 Special Exception Uses in the Office Park District:

Within any Office Park District (OPD), all applications for Special Exception uses that primarily serve customers, clients and/or patients on the premises shall also conform to the following additional standards:

33.14.1 Definitions: For purposes of this Section, such uses shall include the customer service component of banking facilities, all patient-oriented medical and dental services, and other such activities having a significant component devoted to regular, daily customer activity on the premises. Such uses shall not include those business and professional offices with incidental, infrequent client activity, such as architects, lawyers, accountants, consulting physicians, etc. The Commission shall make a final determination for marginal activities.

33.14.2 Lot Area and Shape The proposed use shall be located on a lot meeting the minimum requirements for a standard lot as set forth in SCHEDULE B. In addition to the proposed use, certain other permitted uses not in conflict with the proposed activity may be located on the same parcel when combined within the same structure.

33.14.3 Location The lot on which the proposed use is to be located shall front directly on Bridgeport Avenue (Conn. Route 714), with direct access thereto or to an acceptable intersecting street at a point not more than 300 feet from Bridgeport Avenue (Conn Route 714). In its review of the proposed location, the Commission shall give full consideration to the affect of the proposed customer/patient activity on adjacent uses and activities. No building in which a use primarily serving customers/patients on the premises shall be located within 500 feet of any building containing another such activity.

33.14.4 Drive-up Facilities: Bank Drive-up lanes providing access to teller windows, remote teller stations, A.T.M. locations and similar facilities providing service to customers outside of the principal building are permitted, providing such facilities do not exceed three (3) in number and provided further that no such facility shall be located within 1,000 feet, as measured in a straight line, from any other drive-up facility.

33.14.5 Parking There shall be at least one off-street parking space for each 200 square feet of floor space devoted to such business and professional use, and located on the same lot with the building. The Commission reserves the right to request such additional parking spaces as it deems necessary to satisfy the needs of the intended office tenants and their customers and clients. The Commission may, at its own discretion, permit a delay in the installation of up to 25% of the required parking provided it can be shown where the total parking will be provided and an acceptable mechanism established to guarantee the installation of the remaining spaces upon demand of the Commission to do SO.

33.14.6 Mixed Uses: Buildings to be shared with other permitted uses not regularly rendering services to customers and clients on the premises shall include with the application a detailed statement identifying the other tenants/uses, existing or proposed, a tabulation of parking needs, employee count, space allocation and such other pertinent information necessary to assure compatibility of uses, adequacy of parking, etc.

33.14.7 Conversions: Existing buildings or portions thereof may be converted to accommodate the proposed use, provided such conversion will be in compliance with all of the above and if portions are to be continued to be occupied by other current tenants, a statement from each in support of the proposed partial conversion.

33.15 Self-Storage Facilities:

Applications for self-storage facilities as defined in SECTION 5 shall conform to the following special standards, in addition to those applicable in the basic zone:

33.15.1 Location The lot on which the self-storage facility is located shall have a minimum of 200 feet of frontage on a designated Connecticut State Highway and shall be provided with direct access thereto.

33.15.2 Mini mum Size: Any self-storage facility shall contain not less than 20,000 square feet of gross building area.

33.15.3 Hours of Operation/Access: Facility access shall be restricted to between the hours of 6 AM and 9 PM daily, as approved by the Commission.

33.15.4 Utilities Not withstanding the provisions for common utility services to the overall building, no individual utility services shall be provided to any individual storage units.

33.15.5 Exterior Lighting: All exterior lighting and illuminated signs shall be designed, located, arranged, installed and directed in such a manner as to avoid objectionable light at, and glare across, the property lines and shall be compatible with the surrounding area.

33.15.6 Service Area: Access to the common areas of the facility shall be confined to a designated service area. Not more than one (1) exterior overhead door shall be provided per each 10,000 square feet of total floor area of individual storage units. All refuse collection/disposal facilities shall be located convenient to the service entrance or loading area of the building, shall be easily accessible to service trucks, shall be enclosed by walls consistent with the building design and materials and shall be provided with gates. The building service area shall not be visible from any public street and shall be appropriately screened from adjoining properties.

33.15.7 Parking: Parking shall be provided at the ratio of not less than one (1) space for each 10 rental units and located on the same lot as the building. In addition, there shall be additional, appropriately located site space suitable to allow the future development of an overall ratio of not less than three and one-half spaces for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.

33.15.8 Signage All signs are subject to the final approval of the Commission based on a review of design, location, graphics and materials used. Wall and ground signs shall only give the name of the establishment and shall conform to the basic provisions of SECTION 44 and to the following specific standards:

a. Any sign attached to or mounted on the wall of a building shall not project above the wall to which it is mounted. Wall signs shall not exceed an wall to which it is mounted and a maximum area of 100 square feet. Any additional wall that faces directly on a public highway or that has a public entrance to the facility may have a wall sign not exceeding the measurements noted above. Service entrances at the side or rear of a building may have an identification sign not exceeding three (3) square feet in area.

33.15.9 Materials Stored No flammable, toxic, hazardous or noxious items or materials shall be stored in any unit at any time. The Commission reserves the right to preclude the storage and/or require the removal of any material or products it deems inappropriate for safe storage in such units. The Zoning Enforcement Officer or Fire Marshall or their authorized agents shall be authorized to periodically inspect the premises to determine continued compliance with these Regulations, including the specific provisions set forth above.

33.16 Group Day Care Homes and/or Child Day Care Centers

Applications for all group day care homes and child day care centers shall conform to the following:

33.16.1 When such use is located in a dwelling unit, the following additional standards and conditions shall apply:

a. The person or persons conducting such use shall reside in the dwelling unit, and there shall be no more that two (2) non-resident persons engaged in the conduct of such use.

b. Except for required outdoor play areas, the use shall not impair the residential character of the premises.

c. The floor area used for the conduct of the use shall not exceed one-third of the finished, livable floor area of the dwelling unit.

d. The lot shall be a conforming lot, adequate in size, shape and physical characteristics to accommodate the site needs of the use and shall have a minimum area of not less than 15,000 square feet, or as required by the applicable district, whichever is greater. Such use shall not be permitted on any interior lot approved under these Regulations.

e. No play apparatus shall be located in any required street setback area. All such play apparatus shall be appropriately fenced and screened with foliage. Such fencing and foliage shall be of such type, style, design and location as to ensure privacy to adjoining residential properties.

f. Adequate off-street parking shall be available at the ratio of one (1) space for each non-resident employee and one (1) space for every five (5) children enrolled during the time of maximum enrollment.

g. When not served by public water supply and municipal sanitary sewers, all on-site utility systems shall be deemed adequate by the Lower Naugatuck Valley Health District and confirmed in writing.

h. The application shall state the number of children for which approval is requested, together with the anticipated age break-down, and hours of operation. The facility shall have written confirmation of an approved license prior to issuance of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance.

33.16.2 When such use is not located in a dwelling unit, the following additional standards and conditions shall apply:

a. The site plan shall adequately address the required outdoor activity area needs, particularly with respect to fencing and landscaping, relationship to the location of adjacent structures, parking and circulation, provisions for school bus drop-off and/or pick-up, and pedestrian movements including provisions for access between the indoor facility and its play areas.

b. No play apparatus shall be located in any required street setback area. All such play apparatus shall be appropriately fenced and screened with foliage. Such fencing and foliage shall be of such type, style, design and location as to ensure safety and be aesthetically attractive.

c. Adequate off-street parking shall be available at the ratio of one (1) space for each employee and one (1) space for every five (5) children enrolled during the time of maximum enrollment. For facilities located on the same site as the user being served, the Commission may reduce this ratio to reflect available on-site parking.

d. When such use is not the sole use of the premises, the proposed use shall not conflict with other established use(s) of the premises except for required outdoor play areas. In all instances, the Commission shall give due consideration to all other uses on or in close proximity to the cay care use and the use shall be approved by the Lower Naugatuck Valley Health District and confirmed in writing.

e. The use shall be served by public water and municipal sanitary sewers.

f. The application shall state the total number of children for which approval is requested, the maximum number being care for in any time period, the anticipated age break-down, and hours of operation. The facility shall have written confirmation of an approved license issued by the State of Connecticut prior to issuance of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance.

33.16.3 When such use is situated in a Light Industrial Park LIP or an Office Park District OPD, for the purpose of serving the persons employed within those Districts, in addition to the standards and conditions set forth under 33.15.2 above, the use shall contain a minimum of 7,500 square feet of usable interior floor area and a minimum of 2,000 square feet of outdoor activity area shall be provided. In addition, "Latch-key" programs requiring school bus transportation to or from the site will not be permitted, unless adequate provisions have been made for the on-site school bus pick-up and drop-off, in a safe and convenient manner, in reasonable proximity to the principal entrance to the facility.

33.17 "Safe Homes" for Foster Children:

Applications for all child foster care safe homes shall conform to the following standards and conditions:

a. Children shall be between three (3) and twelve (12) years of age All services shall be provided pursuant to a license/contract with the State of Connecticut with a maximum capacity of fifteen (15) children and operated in accordance with State Regulations.

b. The lot shall be a conforming lot, adequate in size, shape and physical characteristics to accommodate the needs of the use and shall have a minimum area of not less that one-half (1/2) acre (21,780 sq. ft.), or as required by the applicable district, whichever is greater. This use shall not be permitted on an interior lot established under these Regulations.

c. Notwithstanding the property zoning, the use must be located in a residence.

d. Adequate off-street parking shall be available at the ratio of one (1) space for each staff employee plus additional spaces for other personnel expected to visit the home. Parental visitation is not permitted except on rare occasions as provided for under State Regulations.

e. The use shall be served by public water and municipal sanitary sewers.

f. No outdoor play area and/or apparatus shall be located in any required street setback area and all such play areas shall be appropriately fenced and screened with foliage, as deemed necessary by the Commission. Such fencing and foliage shall be of a type, style, design and location as to ensure safety and be aesthetically attractive.

g. The application shall state the maximum total number of children for which approval is requested and licensed. The facility shall have written confirmation of an approved license/contract issued by the State of Connecticut prior to issuance of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance.

h. The Zoning Enforcement Officer or Fire Marshall or their authorized agents shall be authorized to periodically inspect the premises to determine continued compliance with these Regulations.

33.18 Conditional Approval:

Approval of an Application for a Special Exception under this Section shall constitute approval conditioned upon completion of the proposed development, in accordance with plans as approved, within a period of two (2) years after approval is given. Approval of the Application shall become null and void in the event of failure to complete the proposed development within the two (2) year period. One extension of such period for an additional period not to exceed one (1) year may be granted by the Commission after public hearing for good cause shown. Notwithstanding the above, however, approved Applications for multi-family developments in a Residence R-1 District shall be permitted a total of five (5) years to complete the proposed development, subject to a mandatory annual review beyond the initial two (2) year period. At each annual review, the Commission may require the Applicant to submit a status report, prepared by registered engineers and/or architects, evaluating existing site conditions, status and progress of major site improvement elements, overall project progress, a projection of work to be completed including a tentative time schedule and the status of compliance with any previously stipulated terms and conditions. The Commission may also review and modify the value of outstanding bonding to assure adequate coverage and completion of critical site improvements. The Commission shall file a certificate of approval" stating, among other things, the date upon which the approval expires. All Special Exceptions may be granted subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards necessary to conserve the public health, safety, convenience, welfare and property values in the neighborhood.

SECTION 34 - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS (P.D.D.)

34.1 Purpose:

Planned Development Districts (P.D.D.) may be established by the Commission within a Special Development Area delineated on the Zoning Map and in accordance with the procedures hereinafter specified. The provisions of this Section are designed to permit modification of the strict application of the standards and provisions of these Regulations to accomplish the purposes set forth below. A Planned Development District may be established by the Commission when found necessary and appropriate for the following purposes:

34.1.1 To permit tracts of land to be developed, redeveloped and improved as harmonious design unit of stable character, consistent with the character of the Town and the long range improvement of the neighborhood and consistent with any comprehensive plan of development adopted by the Commission for the Special Development Area, when such tracts are of sufficient size to accommodate such design units and when another zoning district could not be appropriately established to accomplish such purposes.

34.1.2 To permit the use of land, buildings and other structures for purposes that would be beneficial to and consistent with the character of the Town and the long range improvement of the neighborhood and consistent with any comprehensive plan of development adopted by the Commission for the Special Development Area, when such uses are located on tracts of sufficient size to accommodate harmonious design of buildings, structures and facilities in connection with the use and when another zoning district could not be appropriately established to accomplish such purposes.

34.2 Size:

The tract of land for which application is made for the establishment of a Planned Development District must contain an area of not less than 60,000 square feet. Not withstanding the above, within the delineated Central Business District (C.B.D.) Special Development Area overlay, the tract of land must contain an area of not less than 10,000 square feet.

**Webmasters Note: The previous Section 34.2 has been amended as per Amendment dated 10/31/2001.

34.3 Building Height.

Buildings and other structures shall not exceed a height of 60 feet, except that the Commission may permit a greater height if

(i) such building or other structure shall be located within an area which is primarily devoted to or zoned for industrial and commercial development,

(ii) such greater height shall result in the preservation of more open space on the tract than would otherwise be available, and

(iii) topography of the tract on which such building or structure is located, the location thereof on such tract, and the nature thereof are appropriate to accommodate such greater height.

34.4 Informal Consideration.

The Commission recommends that, prior to the submission of a formal application for approval of a Planned Development District, the applicant review with the Commission and its staff in a preliminary and informal manner any proposal for a Planned Development District. The Commission recommends that the preliminary plans meet the requirements for a Basic Development Plan under Paragraph 34.5.2 and that four (4) copies be submitted. The Commission or its staff may request that the applicant submit such additional information as may lead to a rendering of a nonbinding opinion by the Commission.

34.5 Petition:

A petition for the establishment of a Planned Development District shall be submitted to the Commission in writing, shall be signed by the owner or owners of all parcels within the proposed District and shall be accompanied by the following:

34.5.1 Statement. A written statement specifying in detail the particular provisions of these Regulations which are proposed to be modified and the special or additional provisions which are proposed to be applicable to the use of land, buildings and other structures, the location and bulk of buildings and other structures and the area, shape, and frontage of lots within the District: ten (10) copies shall be submitted.

34.5.2 Basic Development Plans: A Basic Development Plan for the proposed development, including property maps, site plans, architectural plans and other drawings as relevant in sufficient detail to show the existing conditions and improvements proposed to be erected on the site, the open spaces to be provided, the nature and location of the proposed use or uses, the relationship of the proposed development to surrounding properties and other pertinent information. Six (6) blue line or black line prints shall be submitted. Plans where applicable shall be prepared and certified by an architect and/or professional civil engineer licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut and shall include the following information:

a. Location and size of property, including a boundary map with an accuracy meeting or exceeding standards for a "Class A-2 Transit Survey" as defined by the Connecticut Technical Council, Inc. which map is to show the precise boundaries of the proposed District, as well as existing zoning boundaries and the boundaries of any officially designated wetland areas;

b. Present and proposed land uses and the acreage of each use, as well as existing and future land uses in the surrounding area;

c. Present and proposed buildings and structures including use, dimensions and locations of each;

d. Proposed vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns including locations and dimensions of private and public streets and common drives, pedestrian walkways, malls and other public and private paths;

e. Location of proposed off-street parking facilities with dimensions, including location, size and number of parking spaces, access drives and walkways;

f. Proposed open area such as parks, lawn areas, and recreational facilities;

g. Existing and proposed landscaping treatment, including major tree areas, water bodies and related treatment of open space areas, screening, and existing and proposed topography;

h. Utility information including water supply, sewage disposal, storm drainage, including capacity of water courses and the additional flow being produced, electrical service and exterior lighting;

1. A location map showing the site's situation within the Town's circulation system and all streets and intersections within 1,000 feet of the site;

j. Preliminary architectural plans including generalized floor plans, exterior elevations, perspective drawings and descriptive information on types of building materials and exterior finishes;

k. Any additional information which the Commission may reasonably require or the applicant may wish to submit, including such items as a traffic study, storm drainage and flooding report; soils and geology map, marketability study, project model, covenants and/or easements related to public access rights, legal information related to disposition, ownership and maintenance of community facilities and open space, bonding to insure completion of essential site improvements and community elements, and schedules of development phases.

34.5.3 Fee: A petition fee plus an additional fee at submission of Detailed Development Plans, in an amount determined by the Commission and set forth in the Schedule of Fees included in the Appendix hereto, payable to the City of Shelton.

34.6 Procedures:

After receipt of a complete petition for the establishment of a Planned Development District, the Commission shall review the petition and during this review may hold meetings with the petitioner and request additional information: the Commission shall hold a public hearing on a petition in the same manner and with the same notice as required for amendment of these Regulations. The Commission may request the following information for presentation prior to or at the public hearing:

a. Evidence from the Sewer Authority that sewers are available to the project for tie-in and that the sewer lines, sewage treatment plant and related appurtenances have the capacity for the projected volumes:

b. A statement from the Valley Regional Health District on the adequacy of solid waste disposal and, if no public sewers are available the adequacy of private sewage disposal systems;

c. A statement from the Police Commission that the proposal will not cause any undue traffic hazards;

d. A statement from the Fire Marshall that the proposal meets fire safety standards and concerning the fire fighting feasibility of the proposed plan;

e. A. statement from the Town Engineer in reference to the adequacy of the basic drainage, public street design and the design of elements to be served by the Public Works Department of the Town;

f. A statement from any other municipal department or advisory committee whose opinion is deemed appropriate by the Commission.

After the public hearing, the Commission may disapprove or give approval to the Basic Development Plans or approval subject to modifications, only after the Commission makes the findings set forth under Paragraph 34.8 below, in addition to other findings necessary for amendment of these Regulations. Approval of the Basic Developments Plans shall not constitute final approval of the Planned Development District and shall simply authorize the submission of Detailed Development Plans setting forth in detail the specifics of the proposed development and showing and modifications specified by the Commission. If the Detailed Development Plans are approved by the Commission, the Planned Development District shall be considered established and these Zoning Regulations and Zoning Map shall be considered to be modified to permit the establishment of the development as approved. The approved Planned Development District shall be shown on the Zoning Map with a reference to the records of the Commission where the approved standards and plans may be seen. If the petition is approved, the Commission shall give notice of such approval in the same manner as required for the amendment of these Regulations.