City Council Study Session Agenda and Packet 2018 06 12

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SUBJECT: DESIGN GUIDELINES UPDATE AND POLICY GUIDANCE DATE: JUNE 12, 2018 PAGE 9 OF 16 Thus, Council could consider removing the SRU requirement for two to three story buildings in the plan area or could also consider directing staff to identify areas that could be considered to meet the SRU criteria and therefore those certain areas would not require the SRU. McCaslin Blvd. Small Area Plan Under the 2013 Comprehensive Plan, the southern in the Urban character zone, while the northern portion was left undetermined between Urban and Suburban. The Urban character zone calls for smaller blocks, more connected streets, and a more pedestrian friendly environment, while the Suburban character zone calls for more auto -oriented development on larger blocks with larger streets. The intersection of McCaslin Blvd. and Dillon Rd. was designated a Center development type, with the Corridor development type to the north. portion of the McCaslin Blvd. area is i3 Com{xehenl,.4 POan Framework tar MrCa}Gn , The McCaslin SAP further breaks down the areas into Corridor, Center, and Edge categories. Center development corresponds to the urban pattern and consists of small parcels with limited landscaping. Buildings are oriented toward streets and sidewalks with small, consistent setbacks. Pedestrian and bike connectivity is provided by street and sidewalk networks. Corridor development corresponds to the suburban pattern and consists of medium- sized parcels with more formal landscaping. Buildings are oriented toward streets and parking lots with varying setbacks. Pedestrian and bike connectivity is provided by large sidewalks, on street bike lanes, and hard surface trails. Edge development corresponds to the rural pattern and consists of large parcels with natural landscaping. Buildings are clustered with significant setbacks from -CITY COUNT COMMUNICATION 10