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CLEAR & OBJECTIVE HOUSING: APPROVAL C RITERIA UPDATE <br /> <br /> <br />November 13, 2018 DRAFT Preferred Concepts Report: Significant Issues Page 57 of 59 <br /> <br />b. Buildings or other existing development on adjacent lands, including previously <br />subdivided but vacant lots or parcels, physically preclude a connection now or in the <br />future, considering the potential for redevelopment. <br /> <br />9.6820(5) As part of a Type II or Type III process, an exception may be granted to the requirements of (1), (3) <br />and (4) of this section because of the existence of one or more of the following conditions: <br />(a) Physical conditions preclude development of the connecting street . Such conditions may include, <br />but are not limited to, topography or likely impact to natural resource areas such as wetlands, <br />ponds, streams, channels, rivers, lakes or upland wildlife habitat areas, or a resource on the <br />National Wetland Inventory or under protection by state or federal law. <br /> (b) Buildings or other existing development on the subject property or adjacent lands, including <br />previously subdivided but vacant lots or parcels, physically preclude a connection now or in the <br />future, considering the potential for redevelopment. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Recommendation : Revise to allow clear and objective exceptions and allow adjustment review option. <br />(Options B and C) <br />The working groups expressed support for both B and C and a combination of the two . Both options received <br />the same rating in all categories. Both options may promote efficiency and effectiveness . An adjustment review <br />option is feasible; however, providing clear exceptions to avoid a discretionary process when conditions clearly <br />call for an exception is desirable. It is recommended that the existing code language be revised to include <br />specifically identify circumstances that allow for an outright exception. For other alternative designs, the <br />adjustment review process would ensure that proposals respond to the intent of the code. References to the <br />allowable adjustments and adjustment criteria will also be required. <br /> <br /> <br />A. No Change o o + o o oo <br />B. Define specific circumstances that qualify for an <br />exception to the block length, street connectivity, <br />and cul-de-sac/turnaround standards for clear and <br />objective projects.  <br />+++oo o+ <br />C. Add an adjustment review option to allow for <br />modifications if the standard cannot be met.+++oo o+ <br />+ promotes o neutral – inhibits <br />Possible Concepts <br />November 26, 2018, Work Session – Item 2