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 8 OF 16 Thus, Staff requests input from Council regarding the appropriate height for buildings on properties zoned AO. Should it be determined that three stories could be appropriate, then a Code Amendment would be required to increase the permitted height in these zoning districts. Staff also requests confirmation that the height plan included in the South Boulder Road SAP accurately reflects the height restrictions desired by the community. The plan would allow for one-story buildings along South Boulder Road and Hwy.42/96th St. and a two-story building would require a SRU. The plan would further permit two-story buildings set back from the arterial roads and three-story buildings would be permitted with a SRU. If Council determines this is the appropriate height plan for this area, then Staff further requests confirmation that all two story buildings along the arterials and all three story buildings allowed further back from the arterials should only be approved through a Special Review Use process. Section 17.14.100 of the Code sets forth the following criteria for evaluating a Special Review Use: 1. That the proposed use/development is consistent in all respects with the spirit and intent of the comprehensive plan and of this chapter, and that it would not be contrary to the general welfare and economic prosperity of the city or the immediate neighborhood; 2. That such use/development will lend economic stability, compatible with the character of any surrounding established areas; 3. That the use/development is adequate for internal efficiency of the proposal, considering the functions of residents, recreation, public access, safety and such factors including storm drainage facilities, sewage and water facilities, grades, dust control and such other factors directly related to public health and convenience; 4. That external effects of the proposal are controlled, considering compatibility of land use; movement or congestion of traffic; services, including arrangement of signs and lighting devices as to prevent the occurrence of nuisances; landscaping and other similar features to prevent the littering or accumulation of trash, together with other factors deemed to effect public health, welfare, safety and convenience; 5. That an adequate amount and proper location of pedestrian walks, malls and landscaped spaces to prevent pedestrian use of vehicular ways and parking spaces and to separate pedestrian walks, malls and public transportation loading places from general vehicular circulation facilities. While the CDDSG can be revised to specify those areas which require an SRU in order to construct a two or three story building, the update to the CDDSG could also be used as a mechanism for determining those areas that would meet the criteria for an SRU and therefore specify where the two and three story buildings are permitted by right. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION 9