Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2014 10 09

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Planning Commission Staff Report October 9, 2014 1) The development plan contains areas allocated for usable open space in common park area in excess of public use dedication requirements; or, 2) That the modification or waiver is warranted by the design and amenities incorporated in the development plan, and the needs of residents for usable or functional open space and buffer areas can be met." Section 17.28.120 development criteria are listed below: A 1. An appropriate relationship to the surrounding area; 2. Circulation in terms of the internal street circulation system, designed for the type of traffic generated, safety, separation from living areas, convenience, access and noise and exhaust control. Proper circulation in parking areas in terms of safety, convenience, separation and screening; 3. Consideration and provision for low and moderate- income housing; 4. Functional open space in terms of optimum preservation if natural features, including trees and drainage areas, recreation, views, density relief and convenience of function; 5. Variety in terms of housing types, densities, facilities and open space; 6. Privacy in terms of the needs of individuals, families and neighbors; 7. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic in terms of safety, separation, convenience, access points of destination and attractiveness; 8. Building types in terms of appropriateness to density, site relationship and bulk; 9. Building design in terms of orientation, spacing, material, color, texture, storage, signs and lighting; 10. Landscaping of total site in terms of purpose, such as screening, ornamental types used, and materials used, if and maintenance, suitability and effect on the neighborhood; 11. Compliance with all applicable development design standards and guidelines and all applicable regulations pertaining to matters of state interest, as specified in chapter 17.32; 12. None of the standards for annexation specified in chapter 16.32 have been violated; 13. Services including utilities, fire and police protection, and other such services are available to adequately serve the development specified in the final development plan. 1. Development shall be in accordance with the adopted elements of the comprehensive development plan of the city, and in accordance with any adopted development design standards and guidelines. 10