It is the policy of the borough to adhere to these standards and specifications; however, if the design standards cannot be followed as contained herein due to unusual terrain, soil characteristics, or drainage, the engineering and facilities department director shall consider alternate solutions and may approve changes when such changes are substantiated and justified by a design analysis prepared by a registered engineer. A decision granting or denying an exception under this section may be appealed to the planning commission under Chapter 16.100 KIBC in the same manner as a decision of the community development director granting or denying approval of a plat.