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c. The arrangement of buildings and open spaces as they relate to other buildings and/or uses on the subject property and on surrounding properties. d. Visual impact to surrounding properties caused by parking facilities in the proposed development and whether such impacts are less than would result from compliance with the development standards and/or design guidelines proposed to be modified. e. If the development proposes greater building height than permitted by the zone in which the property is located, does the increase in building height result in an increase in the usable open space on the property over what would be provided by meeting the development standards and design guidelines proposed to be modified? f. If the development proposes greater building height than permitted by the zone in which the property is located, does the increase in building height impact the views or privacy of abutting residentially zoned properties? g. Does the proposed development result in a mix of permitted residential and commercial uses allowed by the zoning in which the property is located which would not result from compliance with the development standards and/or design guidelines proposed to be modified? h. Does the proposed design mitigate the impacts that could be caused by relaxation of the standards which are proposed to be modified? 4. Appeal of Planning Director's Decision. An appeal of the planning director's decision using this process shall be reviewed by the hearing examiner in accordance with Title 15, Local Project Review Procedures. Substantial weight shall be given to the decision of the planning director in considering any appeal. Section 12. Section 13 of Ordinance No. 2307-98, as amended (Zoning, Multiple-Family Development Standards, Parking Location, EMC 19.15.070), is hereby repealed. Section 13. Section 9 of Ordinance No. 2307-98, as amended (Zoning, Multiple-Family Development Standards, EMC 19.15.080), is hereby amended as follows: 19.15.080 Pedestrian access—Vehicular access. The intent of this section is to provide standards which place an emphasis on safe streets and sidewalks; and enhance the streetscape in the neighborhood, and provide for on street parking by limiting curb cuts on the street. Compliance with the multiple-family design guidelines is required for meeting the requirements of this section. A. Pedestrian Access. On-site pedestrian access shall be provided as follows: 1. The primary entrance to a building which faces the street, or for dwelling units located on the ground floor which face the street, shall be located on the facade facing the street. Such entrances shall be prominent,visible from the street, and connected by a walkway to the public sidewalk. Modifications to this requirement may be made: a. When the building is oriented to an interior courtyard, and the courtyard has a prominent walkway connecting directly to the public sidewalk; or b. When topography is too steep to allow for a direct pedestrian connection to the public sidewalk. c. In complexes with several buildings, when the building is oriented to an internal pedestrian and open space system and the pedestrian walkways have prominent connections to the public sidewalk(s). 2. Where pedestrian walkways which provide the only access to a dwelling unit are located in a required interior side setback area, the minimum building setback shall be ten feet. Parking Amendments 15 8/29/18