2005/08/31 Council Agenda Packet

32.060 Development Standards- Density: A. The Review Authority may grant density increase above current requirements. 1. If the Comprehensive plan has specifically established a higher density for the area that includes the subject property than is . permitted in the zone in which the PRD is.proposed, the City may approve a density up to that established by the Plan. B. The density shall be based on the lot area. For lots, which contain environmentally sensitive areas, the areas designated as esa may be included in the calculation of permitted density, provided that all standards of Section 19.37 of the EMC are met. 32.070 Development Standards — Design3 A. The degree of distinctiveness and the desirable variation achieved by the project shall govern the amount of density increase, which the Review Authority may approve. B. Landscaping, including open space, use of existing vegetation, pedestrian facilities, and developed recreation. C. Project sitting, including visual focal points, use of existing physical features such as topography, view, sun and wind orientation, circulation pattern, variation in building setbacks and building groups. C. Project design features, including street sections, architectural styles, harmonious use of materials and parking area broken by landscaping features. 32.080- Development Standards —Traffic Circulation: A. Increased densities shall not be permitted to an extent, which would burden traffic on existing streets. B. All streets shall be public dedicated. C. Street and rights-of-way shall be provided in accordance with City standards unless the City Engineer approves,a lesser requirement based on project demand. 3 In the staff report(exhibit 1) Everett Municipal Code 19.32.070 is not accurately cited pursuant to the exact numbering and language as set forth in the ordinance. The exact language of the ordinance has been reviewed by the Hearing Examiner in making the recommendation to the Everett City Council. 32 6