A.    In the exercise of this section, the commission shall grant such modification or exception only upon the determination that:

    1.    The grant will not be detrimental to the public, health, safety and general welfare;

    2.    Adjacent property will not be adversely affected;

    3.    The grant is justified because of exceptional topographic or other physical conditions unique to the property involved as opposed to mere inconvenience or financial disadvantage;

    4.    The grant is consistent with the intent of this and other applicable ordinances and the comprehensive plan;

    5.    The grant will not conflict with the requirements of the zoning ordinance, including but not limited to lot area, lot frontage, lot width and setback(s).

    B.    A request for a modification shall be submitted in writing and state the grounds for the request. If approved by the commission, the minutes of the commission shall reflect the decision and reason. The commission may attach such conditions as will reasonably secure the objectives and requirements of this chapter. (Prior code § 28-68)