For large-scale community facility developments located within the boundaries of Community Districts 8 and 12 in the Borough of Manhattan, that contain community facility uses specified in Section 73-64 (Modification for Community Facility Uses), the City Planning Commission may, by special permit, allow modifications to the following provisions set forth in paragraph (a) of this Section, provided that the findings in paragraph (b) are met.

1. The Commission may allow modifications:
   1. to regulations relating to height and setback on the periphery of the large-scale community facility development, courts and distance between windows and walls or lot lines not otherwise allowed in Section 79-21 (General Provisions); and
   2. additionally, in R9 and R10 Districts, located within Community District 8:
      1. to lot coverage; and
      2. to sign regulations.
2. In order to grant such special permit, the Commission shall find that such modification:
   1. is required in order to enable the large-scale community facility development to provide an essential service to the community;
   2. will provide a more satisfactory physical relationship to the existing buildings which form the large-scale community facility development, and provide a more efficient and integrated site plan;
   3. will better complement the existing character of the neighborhood;
   4. will not unduly increase the bulk of buildings in any block to the detriment of the occupants or users of buildings in the block or nearby blocks; will not adversely affect any other zoning lots or streets outside the large-scale community facility development by unduly restricting access to light and air; and
   5. in R9 and R10 Districts located within Community District 8:
      1. with regard to lot coverage, will result in a better site plan and a better relationship among buildings and open areas; and
      2. with regard to sign modifications:
         1. a signage plan has been submitted showing the location, size, height, and illumination of all signs on the zoning lot;
         2. the modifications are consistent with the amount and location of the large-scale community facility development that the Commission finds appropriate on the zoning lot; and
         3. illuminated signs, if provided:
            1. utilize an illumination type, and are located and oriented in a manner  so as to minimize any negative effects on nearby residences; and
            2. do not alter the essential character of the adjacent area.

The Commission may prescribe additional conditions and safeguards to improve the quality of the large-scale community facility development and to minimize adverse effects on the character of the surrounding area.