2014/03/05 Council Agenda Packet

Pg. 16 (Private Paragraphs 3 and 5 Access Drives) Neighborhoods in the Riverfront District should be arranged for people rather than cars. Street design should favor pedestrian safety over vehicular speed and the visual impact of garages should be de-emphasized. The neighborhood character should provide for a more sociable, easy lifestyle that promotes street-strolling. Although allowing for flexibility in individual designs, the guidelines are intended to promote a strong harmonious character and a coherent sense of place. To accomplish these goals, Except for lots on private access lanes, lots shall be oriented to and have frontage on public right-of- ways or common green spaces wherever possible. Flag lots should be avoided. Pg. 17 (Front Pedestrian Oriented Design Loaded Garage) To reduce vehicular conflicts with pedestrians on the sidewalks and maximize the amount of separation and streetscape planting area provided by planter strips,plats should be designed to minimize the number and width of driveway cuts along the sidewalk. The use of alleys, shared driveways and awe-esu private access lanes-is encouraged. Alleys eliminate the need for front- loaded garages with driveway cuts across the sidewalk. Shared driveways between adjoin lots are encouraged. To accommodate adequate fire access without creating increased amounts of impervious surface area for fire truck turnaround, dead-end shared driveways shall not exceed 150 feet in length unless otherwise approved,or required by the City of Everett. 01Pg. 18 (Duplex Duplex or Triplex Floor Plans , or Triplex) The use of duplex or triplex floor plans which provide smaller units,but look like a larger single family home, is enceurallowed, particularly on corner lots within a parcel and when entrances face each street front. Pg. 20 (Garage Garage Locations Location) • Lots adjacent to an alley-/fie shall have alley-served garages. • A subdivision parcel should utilize side entry, side drive, or alley entry garages were possible in addition to the front entry option. • Shared driveways and zero lot-line attached garages are highly encouraged. Pg. 22 Entrances • (Entrances) All front entrance areas shall include a welcoming architectural feature such as a porch, stoop or other significant entry feature. In the Simpson Neighborhood,Wwhere lots front on a street, front doors shall face the street or access lane. in the Eclipse Mill Neighborhood,where units/lots front on a public street, front doors shall face the street. In other face the common space. Attachment H-12