Ordinance 3271-12 - Laserfiche WebLink

chapter 19.31B. The remainder of this open space area may be provided in one or more roof-top or terrace open space areas having a minimum horizontal dimension of twenty-feet measured in any direction. (2) It provides a minimum of 200 square feet of on-site common space per dwelling unit accessible for general use by residents and customers of mixed use commercial and residential development on site, improved as required by EMC chapter 19.31B. (3) It locates all required off-street parking for the residential dwelling units within a parking structure either below or above grade. (4) It provides off-site pedestrian-oriented street frontage improvements consistent with the standards of EMC chapter 19.31B on at least one adjacent site equivalent to the amount of frontage that the subject property has on Evergreen Way. This section shall only apply for off-site improvements to properties that do not already meet the standards of EMC chapter 19.31B. (5) It provides, with the authorization of other owners of affected properties, a new pedestrian connection through other properties to abutting neighborhoods in a manner that, in the judgment of the Planning Director and City Engineer, substantially improves pedestrian circulation between Evergreen Way and the abutting neighborhood. Such pedestrian connections shall be improved to standards appropriate for the safety of pedestrians and the security of abutting properties, as determined by the City Engineer. (6) It provides a minimum of 10% of all dwelling units as affordable to households with a household income at or below 50% of median family income, adjusted for size, and a minimum of 10% of all dwelling units as affordable to households with a household income between 50% and 80% of median family income, adjusted for size. Rental rates in such affordable housing shall not exceed 30% of the household's monthly income for rent and utilities, excluding telephone, interne and television utility services. b. Combination of Amenities. An applicant may propose a combination of amenities using a different standard than those described in Subsection a, and the Planning Director may approve a combination of amenities if such a combination results in a benefit to the public and/or the residents of the development at least equivalent to providing only one of the amenities listed in Subsection a. For example, an applicant may propose 150 square feet of open space per dwelling unit and 75 percent of the required off-street parking within a structure for consideration by the Planning Director. The Director must evaluate the quality of the proposed design of the 12