The City Planning Commission may authorize curb cuts located on a street designated in Section 16-23 (Curb Cut Restrictions), provided the Commission finds that a curb cut at such location:

(a)        is not hazardous to traffic safety;

(b)        will not create or contribute to serious traffic congestion or unduly inhibit vehicular movement;

(c)        will not adversely affect pedestrian movement;

(d)        will not interfere with the efficient functioning of bus lanes, specially designated streets and public transit facilities; and

(e)        will not be inconsistent with the character of the existing streetscape.