(a)        The City Planning Commission may authorize developments, or enlargements of residential uses in excess of 500 square feet, or in any case where there would be a disturbance of the soil, for the following:

(1)        zoning lots with residential or community facility uses existing on August 17, 1995; or

(2)        zoning lots that have been vacant or land with minor improvements for at least two years immediately prior to the date of application for the authorization.

(b)        No building shall be constructed for occupancy by both residential and manufacturing uses. All residential uses shall comply with the R3X District regulations and all commercial uses shall comply with the M1-1 District regulations. All developments or enlargements shall comply with the applicable Special District regulations:

(c)        In authorizing new residential uses and residential enlargements, the Commission shall find that:

(1)        the residential use will not be exposed to excessive noise, smoke, dust, noxious odor, toxic metals, safety hazards, or other adverse impacts from commercial or manufacturing uses;

(2)        there are no open uses listed in Use Group 18 within 400 feet of the zoning lot;

(3)        the residential use shall not adversely affect commercial or manufacturing uses in the Special District; and

(4)        the authorization shall not alter the essential character of the neighborhood or district in which the use is located, nor impair the future use or development of commercial and manufacturing uses on nearby zoning lots.

In granting such authorization, the Commission may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards to minimize adverse effects on the character of the surrounding area.