Ordinance 2854-05 - Laserfiche WebLink

1. Applicability. Except as otherwise specified in this title, the design standards and guidelines contained in this chapter shall apply to all development in the C-2ES zone. These requirements supplement the standards contained in the other sections of the Zoning Code. In the event of a conflict between these requirements and the standards of other sections of the Zoning Code, these requirements shall control. Design standards for new residential buildings shall be determined in the Planned Development Overlay Zone review process. Residential buildings shall be designed to reflect the industrial character of the area. 2. Modifications of Design Standards and Guidelines. Any development may propose and the planning director, using the review process described in EMC Title 15, Local Project Review Procedures, may allow an applicant to deviate from the Everett Station Design Standards and Guidelines, provided the proposal satisfies the evaluation criteria of this subsection. This process differs from the variance procedure in that rather than approval being based upon unusual circumstances or a physical hardship such as steep slopes, it is based upon the quality of the proposed design. This alternative process is intended to promote well-designed development which does not strictly comply with the Design Standards and Guidelines, but which meets the criteria contained herein. In evaluating the proposal, the planning director, using the criteria below, shall determine if the alternative design provides equivalent or superior results to that which would be required by the Design Standards and Guidelines. a. What Can Be Modified. 1. Everett Station Design Standards and Guidelines; and 2. Building height by no more than 10%to accommodate desired roof pitch. b. Evaluation Criteria For Modification. Any proposal to modify development standards or design guidelines shall not undermine the intent of the Everett Station Design Standards and Guidelines. The planning director shall not approve a request for modification unless the proposal provides architectural and urban design elements equivalent or superior to what would likely result from compliance with the Everett Station Design Standards which are proposed to be modified. The planning director shall consider the following criteria in evaluating proposals using this process: 1. The unique characteristics of the subject property and/or its surroundings and how they will be protected or enhanced by modifying the design standards and/or guidelines. 2. The positive characteristics of the proposed development and whether such characteristics could be provided by compliance with the design standards and/or design guidelines proposed to be modified. 3. The arrangement of buildings and open spaces as they relate to other buildings and/or uses on the subject property and on surrounding properties. 46