Ordinance 3271-12 - Laserfiche WebLink

a. A project outside the B-3 zone, and any project in the B-3 zone that does not otherwise use at least two bonus elements provided in Section 19.22.020(E)to qualify for floor area ratio or building height bonuses, shall include one bonus element provided in Section 19.22.020(E) for each ten dwelling units or portion thereof, up to a maximum of three bonus elements. Any bonus element constituting a use that is not otherwise permitted in the zone in which the property is located may not be used to satisfy this requirement. b. Projects in the B-3 zone that use at least two of the bonus elements in Section 19.22.020 (E) to qualify for floor area ratio or building height bonuses shall provide one additional bonus element provided in Section 19.22.020(E) for each twenty dwelling units or portion thereof, up to a maximum of three additional bonus elements, unless the director determines that it is infeasible and the building otherwise provides high quality architectural design and building materials. c. As an alternative to the bonus elements provided in subsection(D)(9)(a) or(D)(9)(b) of this section, the applicant may propose other design elements that enhance the livability of the project and/or the city's urban center. Such proposals shall be subject to approval by the planning director, and the director shall have the authority to require changes to the proposed alternative to promote design quality and further the goals and objectives of the downtown plan. Such improvements or design measures must be in addition to the requirements of the city's zoning, building or housing codes, including but not limited to: (1) Special treatment or use of specific architectural elements on building facades; (2) Special emphasis to accentuate building entrances; (3) Special treatment to enhance the streetscape; (4) Special treatment of building lobbies or foyers for the comfort, convenience and safety of residents; (5) Cleaning, repair,painting, or other functional improvements to existing buildings; (6) Removal of nonconforming signs from buildings or lots; (7) Preservation and/or restoration of historical elements of existing buildings in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's standards for historic buildings; (8) Special design treatment to promote or enhance compatibility with the function, design or location of improvements on surrounding properties. is hereby amended to read as follows: 8