Ordinance 2923-06 - Laserfiche WebLink

10. Special Standards for Colby Avenue. A 10 -foot setback or other horizontal design element that creates the appearance of a step -back is required above the fifth floor of fagades facing Colby Avenue. On Colby Avenue, use design techniques to create the appearance of a step -back of tower floors. This cornice line above the fourth floor and change in materials is a good example of how this can be accomplished. E. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Bonus Features 1. Bonus Desien Elements Developments can qualify for a FAR bonus by incorporating one or more of the design elements below (see Table #22-1). Specifically, developments can gain an additional 1.0 FAR by incorporating one element, 2.0 FAR by incorporating two elements, and additional FAR up to the maximum FAR identified in Table #22-1 by incorporating additional bonus design elements. Providing at least three elements can also allow building heights greater than maximum heights shown in Map #22-1 if the project meets the conditions of Subsection B of this Section. The City shall have the discretion to decide if the quality of the proposed design elements is sufficient to qualify as a FAR bonus feature. a. Provide publicly accessible open space within 3 vertical feet of the nearest sidewalk equivalent to 5 percent of the site, including all of the following: (1) At least 2 linear feet of seating area or one individual seat per 60 square feet of area. (2) Landscaping elements as approved by the City.